Arsen Kanokov briefed Dmitry Medvedev on the situation following the explosion at the Central horse racetrack in Nalchik. The President of Kabardino-Balkaria talked about the measures being taken to assist victims and to maintain public order in the region.
During the conversation, Mr Medvedev stressed that he had instructed the Interior Ministry and Federal Security Service to investigate the incident and implement the necessary measures to ensure public order in the republic.