Condolences to families of those killed in the plane crash in Kazan 2013-11-17 21:30:00 Vladimir Putin expressed his profound condolences to the families and friends of the victims of the plane crash at Kazan airport. After receiving a report about the plane crash, the President instructed the Government to immediately set up a commission to investigate the crash’s causes and circumstances. The relevant ministries and agencies were instructed to take immediate rescue operation measures. A plane flying from Moscow to Kazan crashed as it landed at Kazan International Airport. According to preliminary information, 50 people died in the crash.