The Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia, Prof. Dr Slavica Djukic-Dejanovic sent a telegram of condolences to the Speaker of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Boris Gryzlov after the accident at the Raspadskaya mine in Siberia.

“It was with deep sadness and regret that I received news of the accident at the Raspadskaya mine in Siberia. The citizens of Serbia deeply sympahise with the pain suffered by the victims’ families and the Russian people. Allow me to extend most heartfelt condolences to you and the victims’ families on the behalf of the deputies of the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia and myself,” states the telegram.