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Bulgarian President Offers Condolences after Mass Drowning of Children in Russia

Sofia, June 21 (BTA) - Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev offered his condolences to Russian President Vladimir Putin after Saturday's mass drowning of children in Karelia, Northwestern Russia, Plevneliev's Press Secretariat reported on Monday.

Eleven children and an adult drowned in Lake Syamozero in Karelia after three tourist vessels were caught in a storm.

Plevneliev wrote in his letter: "I was profoundly grieved to learn of the Lake Syamozero tragedy which claimed so many young lives. At this difficult moment for your country I would like to express on behalf of the Bulgarian people and myself the most sincere condolences to the victims' families."