"It is a pleasure to see this event to continue and prosper. Russia, the Russian Academy of Science and MSU have a long tradition of accomplishments in HPC. I am sure that, as in other occasions in which I had the honour and pleasure to attend, this year as well, it will be a great success and the opportunity for the international HPC community to discuss the latest trends and review the status of the art in the eld. Wish you all the best and long life to the Russian Supercomputing Days."