426 eminent Russian scientists were awarded Russian Government Award in science and technology this year.
      
      Award ceremony has taken place in the Government house Tuesday. 300 science projects were nominated for the award, 82 projects of young scientists among them. 48 scientific works have received the award, and 7 young scientists’ projects among them.
      
      Total of 426 scientists, including 19 academicians, 7 corresponding members of Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian academy of Medical Sciences and other Russian science academies. Almost 2/3 of awardees have Doctor of Science degrees.
      
      Source: RIA Novosti