The Russian Science Foundation thanked Prof. Dremencov for participating in an important event for Russian science and for demonstrating high professionalism in assessing project proposals submitted for grants. They expressed gratitude for Prof. Dremencov's involvement in the pilot international assessment of proposals, which helped prove the evaluation procedures and documentation needed for full-scale international reviews planned for May-June competitions. The Foundation recognized Prof. Dremencov's professionalism and meaningful contribution to organizing the first international review of proposals, and hoped to continue this fruitful cooperation.

1. Dear Prof. Dremencov!
On behalf of the Russian Science Foundation I am writing this to express our appreciation
for your participation in an event of special importance for Russian science and the high degree
of professionalism that you demonstrated when assessing the project proposals submitted to the
open public competition to receive grants for the priority activity of the Russian Science
Foundation “Performing basic scientific research and exploratory scientific research in high-
priority research topic areas”.
We extend herewith our profound gratitude for your involvement in the pilot international
assessment of the project proposals submitted to the Russian Science Foundation conducted to
prove the evaluation procedure, documentation, schedule of work etc. necessary to be prepared
for the full-scale international expertise that will take place within the two competitions planned
for May-June this year, i.e. Competition for grants on the priority activity of RSF “Basic
scientific research and exploratory scientific research with the results presented as part of an
international conference (congress)” and Competition for grants on the priority activity of RSF
“Basic scientific research and exploratory scientific research in small groups under the guidance
of leading Russian and foreign scientists”.
The Russian Science Foundation is proud to recognize your proactive civil position,
utmost professionalism, and your meaningful contribution to the organization and conduct of the
first international expertise of project proposals submitted to the RSF grant competition and
hopes to continue this fruitful cooperation.
Deputy Director General S. V. Lebedev