MOSCOW - President Vladimir Putin has issued a decree declaring July 9 a day of mourning throughout the Russian Federation given the tragic developments in Krasnodar territory and an accident involving a Russian bus in Ukraine that led to massive loss of life, the Kremlin press service reports.
State flags will fly at half mast in Russia and also at Russian missions abroad.
Cultural institutions and state-owned TV channels have been advised to refrain from showing entertaining programs.
According to the latest reports, over 150 people died in the flood in
Krasnodar territory, and 14 pilgrims from Pskov region – in the bus
accident in Ukraine.
