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Yes, Alexei Abrikosov was one of the three direct recipients of the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2003 for their ground-breaking work on superconductivity and superfluidity. Abrikosov's significant contribution lies in formulating the Abrikosov vortex theory, which is crucial for understanding the behavior of type-II superconductors in the presence of magnetic fields. This theory paved the way for practical applications of superconductivity in various technological fields.