here and now 16.09.1999 (1999)

On the morning of October 16, 1999, in Volgodonsk (Rostov region), as a result of the terrorist act, a residential building was blown up.

In connection with the tragic events, an emergency meeting of the Federation Council was announced, which is to be held the next day.

Video communication with Vladimir Platov is carried out by direct inclusion from a parallel studio.

In connection with the tragic events, the senators prepared two documents: "Statement on the Situation in the Country" and "Addressing the President and Government."

Senators criticize the executive power for inaction and failure to take proper measures to combat terrorism.

N. Fedorov raises the issue of the expediency of preserving Russia's integrity, against the backdrop of constant terrorist attacks and a huge number of civilian casualties.

It is stated for the separation of Chechnya.

Telephone connection with Volgodonsk: Ivan Teterin - head of the North Caucasus Center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

Video from the site of the explosion at home: rescue work is underway, the analysis of debris.

Fragment of television replay with the participation of: Minister of National Policy R.Abdulatipov (broadcast 10.01.1999); President of Ingushetia R.Aushev; Governor of the Stavropol Territory.

Chernogorova.

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Platov points to the existing general economic problems in the country, as a result of which, unemployed people join illegal military formations.

Telephone communication with the head of administration of Babayurtovsky district.