The Head of the Russian Imperial House, H.I.H. The Grand Duchess Maria of Russia, her son and heir, H.I.H. The Grand Duke George of Russia, and his spouse, H.S.H. Princess Victoria Romanovna, are deeply saddened by the horrible crime committed at Public School No. 88 in Izhevsk.

The Grand Duchess, the Tsesarevich, and Her Serene Highness the Princess extend their condolences to the families of the victims of this atrocity, and pray for the repose of the souls of the innocent victims and for the speedy recovery of the injured.