The Head of the House of Romanoff Sends Her Condolences to President R. N. Minnikhanov of Tatarstan in the Wake of the Airplane Crash on November 17, 2013, at the Kazan Airport

FROM THE HEAD OF THE RUSSIAN IMPERIAL HOUSE

To President Rustam Nurgalievich Minnikhanov

Dear Rustam Nurgalievich,

I wish to express my heartfelt condolences to you and to all the families and loved ones of those who died in the recent air crash at the Kazan airport.

The heavy loss of life that struck you and your countrymen is irreplaceable. No words can express fully my sympathy and sorrow over this tragedy which has befallen you. I pray that Almighty God will grant rest to the souls of the victims of this tragedy and will strengthen the spirit and body of those of your countrymen who have lost loved ones.

H.I.H. Grand Duchess Maria of Russia

Madrid, November 18, 2013