RASA Celebrates Professor Vladimir Zelman’s 90th Birthday

Dear Vladimir Lazarevich,

On behalf of the Russian-American Science Association, please accept our warmest congratulations on your 90th birthday!

You are an iconic figure in the history of Russian and global medicine, and we are deeply honored that you were the very first recipient of our prestigious George Gamow Award. Your outstanding contributions to anesthesiology, neuroscience, and medical education are highly respected by the scientific communities on both sides of the Atlantic.

We are especially grateful for your unwavering dedication to supporting and revitalizing Russian science during the challenging post-Soviet years. Your efforts helped build vital bridges between Russian and international researchers, opened new opportunities for talented young scientists, and preserved essential scientific dialogue. Your life and career continue to inspire generations of scholars. You have shown that true science and humanism transcend borders and political divides.

We wholeheartedly wish you continued health, strength, joy, and a deep sense of appreciation from all of us — your colleagues, students, and like-minded people. You are a source of pride and strength for our scientific community.

With deepest respect and warmest wishes,

The Russian-American Science Association (RASA)