Tatarstan President signed a Decree on announcing November 18, 2013 a day of mourning for people died in a plane crash

“Because of the tragic deaths of people in a crash of a Boeing aircraft belonging to Tatarstan Airlines that happened on November 17, 2013 at Kazan international airport, expressing my sympathy and condolences to the relatives and friends of those who perished, I declare:

1. To announce November 18, 2013 a day of mourning in Tatarstan

2. To lower state flags of the Republic of Tatarstan over the whole territory of the Republic of Tatarstan on the day of mourning.

3. To offer TV companies and cultural institutions to cancel entertainment TV programs and events on the day of mourning.

4. The Cabinet of Ministers shall prepare suggestions on rendering assistance to the bereaved families.

5. The present Decree shall come into force and effect on the day of its signing.

President of Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov.”