The Head of the State has taken with deep sorrow the news of the loss of life as a result of the explosion in St. Petersburg’s metro.
"We are shocked by this tragic news and we sincerely share the pain of loss together with the people of the Russian Federation," the telegram says.
Nursultan Nazarbayev, on his own behalf and on behalf of Kazakhstan’s nation, expressed heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of the deceased, and also wished a speedy recovery to the victims.