Almetyevsk Pipe Plant transferred RUB 1 million to the account for collection of charitable funds to victims of the collapse of the ship Bulgaria.

Earlier Mr Anatoly Gray Chairman of the Board of Directors of UMC sent to the President of Tatarstan Mr Rustam Minnikhanov condolences for the tragedy.

A terrible, irreparable grief happened in Tatarstan. With deep sorrow and staff of United Metallurgical Company by the news of the tragic death of passengers the ship Bulgaria.

It said “The scale of the tragedy of staggering and acute pain echo in our hearts. It is hard to find words of comfort in such difficult times. But right now we must unite as never before, the centre of attention and special care of the survivors and victims families to help them survive the effects of this terrible disaster. On behalf of all employees of the enterprises OMC express our deep condolences to those who lost loved ones and wish you all strength and courage and hope for the speedy recovery of the wounded. Take the words of support and deep sympathy! UMC has decided to transfer funds to a special account opened for the victims of the collapse of the ship Bulgaria. We grieve with you.”