By the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation «On awarding state awards of the Russian Federation» for the great contribution to the organization of work on the prevention of COVID-19 infection spreading, Prof. Nikolai V. RUDAKOV, MD, PhD, Head of the Microbiology, Virology and Immunology Department of OSMU, was awarded the Order of Pirogov. The state award was presented by the Chief State Sanitary Doctor of the Russian Federation Anna Yu. POPOVA.
The administration and the academic council of Omsk State Medical University congratulate Nikolai V. RUDAKOV: «The slogan of the Order of Pirogov is "Mercy, duty, selflessness" It perfectly reflects your many years of fruitful activity in the healthcare system, and being awarded such a high state award is a direct confirmation of your highest competence and professionalism. We sincerely wish you health, well-being and new successes in your professional activities!»