Press releases

MINSK, 26 December (BelTA) - The Russian Embassy in Minsk will open the Book of Condolences in connection with the Tu-154 plane crash for two days, BelTA learned from the diplomatic mission.

The Book of Condolences will be available for signing from 10.00 to 13.00 and from 14.00 to 17.00 on 26 December and 27 December.

It was reported that Russia declared 26 December as the day of national mourning for the Tu-154 plane crash victims.

By the decision of President Alexander Lukashenko, flags will be flown at half-mast over government buildings in Belarus in solidarity with the Russian nation.

Entertainment programs will be restricted during the day. TV and radio channels are recommended to take these circumstances into account.