The message reads, in part:

“The world has lost a profound, multi-faceted man, a distinguished scholar who made a big contribution to Russian and global science.

Sergei Kapitsa possessed an encyclopaedic knowledge. He was a true intellectual and educator. He passed his genuine thirst for knowledge and passion for research down to his students. In simple and clear language, he explained the most significant and fundamental discoveries to millions of people, who, I am confident, will retain a bright and cherished memory of Sergei Kapitsa.”