Rustam Minnikhanov and Igor Levitin visit memorial services in remembrance of the dead at “Bulgaria” vessel

RF Minister of transport Igor Levitin and President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov visited memorial services in remembrance of the dead upon wreck of “Bulgaria” vessel that were held in Peter and Paul Cathedral and the oldest Mosque “Al-Mardjani” in Kazan.

At Peter and Paul Cathedral of Kazan eparchy His Grace Anastasy administered the burial service for the perished because of tragedy.

RF Minister of transport Igor Levitin stressed that the bitterest thing is that there were many children on board. “We could do our utmost to help the injured and families of the lost”, - I.Levitin stated.

President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov thanked RF President for announced national mourning and asked to pray for the response of perished.

Rustam Minnikhanov and Igor Levitin also visited the Mosque “Al-Mardjani” where Kazan imam Mansur hazrat Djalyaletdin held namaz for the perished.

July,12 is the Day of national mourning in Russia for the perished upon wreck of “Bulgaria” vessel. It was announced by RF President Dmitry Medvedev. State flags are at half-mast, entertainment programs and events are cancelled. Memorial services are being held at churches and mosques.