The Russian tour boat Bulgaria, carrying 208 people despite being certified to carry only 120, sank Sunday on Russia's . On Tuesday , prosecutors opened a wide ranging investigation into Russia's transportation industry, including an examination of the failure of governmental regulation and safety inspections of the tour boat industry. A day of mourning was declared in Russia on Tuesday . Riverboats flew their flags at half-mast. Summer river cruises are a favorite outing in Russia, but river boats have fallen into disrepair since Soviet times. "We have far too many old ships sailing our waters," President said on Monday. He vowed to bring criminal actions against the ship's operator. Also, two commercial vessels that ignored drowning passengers and did not stop to help are expected to be charged. Tuesday , prosecutors opened an investigation into Russia's transportation industry, including an examination of the failure of governmental regulation and safety inspections of the tour boat industry.
The Russian tour boat Bulgaria, carrying 208 people despite being certified to carry only 120, sank Sunday on Russia's . Yesterday , prosecutors opened a wide ranging investigation into Russia's transportation industry, including an examination of the failure of governmental regulation and safety inspections of the tour boat industry. A day of mourning was declared in Russia yesterday . Riverboats flew their flags at half-mast. Summer river cruises are a favorite outing in Russia, but river boats have fallen into disrepair since Soviet times. "We have far too many old ships sailing our waters," President said on Monday. He vowed to bring criminal actions against the ship's operator. Also, two commercial vessels that ignored drowning passengers and did not stop to help are expected to be charged. Yesterday , prosecutors opened an investigation into Russia's transportation industry, including an examination of the failure of governmental regulation and safety inspections of the tour boat industry.
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