This was reported by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers.

"Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed a decree on awarding the 2021 government prizes in science and technology," the statement said.

It is noted that 143 people became laureates, including 55 doctors of sciences, 33 candidates of sciences, 34 professors and 15 associate professors.

Earlier, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu spoke about the newest laboratory building for military scientists.