President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon sent to the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin a message of condolences, which reads in particular:
"Dear Vladimir Vladimirovich,
I am deeply saddened by the news of the crash of a civil aircraft in Rostov-on-Don which led to the loss of dozens of lives. On behalf of the Government and the people of Tajikistan, I express my sincere condolences to the friendly Russia.
I ask you, dear Vladimir Vladimirovich, to convey our heartfelt condolences and feelings of sympathy to the families and relatives of those who lost their lives".