National Day of Mourning declared in Sri Lanka on April 23
The Government of Sri Lanka has declared April 23 a National Day of Mourning in connection with a series of bombings that happened in the country on Sunday, April 21. According to the latest data, the explostions took lives of more than 290 people, and more than 500 were injured. Among the victims are citizens of the United States, Britain, China, Japan, Australia and India.
Moreover, the police curfew has been imposed from 8.00 pm (April 22) to 4.00 am (April 23).
Young Russian students form “WE ARE WITH YOU” with candles at the Sri Lankan Embassy in Moscow in solidarity
On April 21, 2019 a group of young Russians gathered in front of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Moscow to pay tribute to those killed in several explosions that happened in Sri Lanka, claiming lives of over 200 people.
The visitors laid out a phrase "WE ARE WITH YOU" to show their support and empathy to the Sri Lankan community.
Ambassador Jayatilleka comments on the explosions to RIA Novosti
Unofficial translation from Russian language of Ambassador Jayatilleka's interview published on the news agency website
The Sri Lankan Ambassador to the Russian Federation hopes that the explosions will not affect the country's tourism industry
https://ria.ru/20190421/1552897336.html
21.04.2019, 13:08
Vladimir Putin reassures that Russia is Sri Lanka’s partner in fighting terrorism and expects “masterminds and perpetrators of such a heinous and cynical crime … to get the punishment they deserve”
After the terrible terrorist attacks, which swept across the paradise island of Sri Lanka to the shock of the whole civilized world, the Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences to Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena and the people of Sri Lanka in an official telegram:
Deadly bomb explosions occurred in Sri Lanka on April 21, 2019
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in the Russian Federation is deeply saddened with the news of multiple bombings in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday and strongly condemns these horrifying attacks.
Our heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of those who were killed in the explosions and wishes of speedy recoveries to the many others who were injured.
Sri Lankan students awarded for the best dancing performance at the annual Youth Festival “My Country” organized by the MADI University, Moscow
On 18 April 2019, Sri Lankan students were awarded for the best dancing performance at the annual Youth Festival "My Country," organized by the Moscow Automobile & Road Construction State University (MADI), Moscow. One of the most fascinating parts of the event was the traditional dancing number of the Sri Lankan students who study at MADI, which won the award for the best dancing performance. During the concert, Sri Lankan students also entertained the audience by singing a Sinhala song.
