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Flags will be lowered throughout Russia during this day and cultural establishments and broadcasting companies will cancel entertainment events and programmes.
On the President’s instructions, a state commission has been formed to investigate the causes of the plane crash.
The Russian Government and the regional authorities have been instructed to take the necessary measures to provide assistance to the families of the victims.
August 23 has been also declared a day of mourning in Ukraine.
August 22, 2006