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KEMEROVO, Mar 27 - RIA Novosti. Three-day mourning was announced in the Kemerovo region since Tuesday in connection with a fire in the shopping and entertainment center "Winter Cherry", which, according to the latest data, claimed the lives of 64 people, said the regional administration.

The fire in the four-story shopping center "Winter Cherry" in Kemerovo occurred on Sunday. The fire was on the top floor, where there are several cinemas and children's play areas with attractions.

"The mourning will be held on March 27, 28, 29. The corresponding order was signed by the governor Aman Tuleyev.On the day of mourning, the state flags of the Russian Federation and the flags of the region will be lowered on the whole territory of the Kemerovo region," the message says.

Regional authorities also recommended that all recreational activities and programs be canceled.

Earlier it was reported that all regional and municipal cultural institutions in support of and condolences to relatives and friends of tragically dead people canceled film screenings in municipal cinemas on March 26-28. The regional department of culture and national politics and the state institution "Kuzbasskino" called on managers and owners of private cinemas to join the action of memory and cancel screenings of films.

In addition, on Tuesday, an All-Kuzbass interfaith moleben for those killed and injured in the Kemerovo shopping center will be held. At the request of the governor of Tuleyev, residents of Kuzbass of different faiths pray for the repose of the souls of those killed as a result of a fire, for the speedy disposal of injuries and illnesses for the victims, for the support of their relatives and relatives, for preventing similar tragedies, man-caused and natural accidents and disasters, and well-being to all residents.



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