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Vladimir Putin expressed his sincerest condolences to relatives of the air crashes' victims

August 25, 2004

The President signed an order to proclaim August 26 the day of mourning for the victims.

Moreover, he ordered to form the state commission to investigate the causes of the crash. Transportation Minister Igor Levitin is to head the commission.

Mr Putin held a session with the heads of the law-enforcement departments and called on Mr. Levitin to provide true and fair information on the accident and help everyone who needs it.

August 25, 2004