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№1 July 30, 2012

45th International Chemistry Olympiad Moscow, July 15-24, 2013

I have no doubt that all of you as participants of the International Chemistry Olympiad form an extremely powerful force with enormous innovation potential» Dmitry Livanov
Minister of Science and Education of the Russian Federation

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sity will both give you a warm welcome and hospitality as the host of the Olympiad 2013, and hold a good platform for your achievements to help you in gaining a foothold on your future life» Victor Sadovnichy
Rector of Lomonosov Moscow State University, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences >> p. 4

«I hope the Moscow State Univer-

opening the the 28th IChO in 1996 and 39th IChO in 2007 as if it were yesterday. Now we are about to host the 45th Olympiad» Valery Lunin
Dean of the MSU Chemistry Department, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences >> p. 4

«I remember the fireworks

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