Sputnik comes to you live as Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with scientists from the IV Congress of Young Scientists.
This event is part of the Decade of Science and Technology, an initiative launched by President Putin to enhance the role of science and technology in addressing the critical challenges facing society and the nation.
This year, the Congress has attracted over 7,000 participants from nearly 40 countries around the globe.
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