As a result of plane crash of the Tyumen passenger ATR-72 aircraft were 31 people died, another 12 were taken to hospital in serious condition. The Chairman of the Russian Muftis Council, the leader of the Religious Board of Muslims of European part of Russia, Mufti Ravil Gaynutdin expressed his condolences:

On behalf of the Russian Muftis Council and the Religious Board of Muslims of European part of Russia I express our sincere condolences to the families of those killed in a plane crash in Tyumen.

The loss of loved ones is one of the hardest tests that fall to the lot of man. In this difficult hour, when our whole country is shocked by what had happened, the best expression of our sympathy is feasible assistance to the victims and our prayers for the souls of the dead. May the Almighty bestow them with His mercy and forgiveness, because according to Islamic teachings, "Allah's mercy in front of His wrath". And may Almighty God grant patience to the nearest of the victims and strengthen them in this world life and next life.

Mufti Sheikh Ravil Gaynutdin

Chairman of the Russian Muftis Council

Chairman of the Religious Board of Muslims

European part of Russia

April 2, 2012