“The victims and their relatives will receive all possible assistance, including medical, psychological,” - quotes TASS as saying Mishustin.

He stressed that it is important to support people in such a difficult period.

“This is a great grief for their loved ones and relatives, for the region, for each of us,” the prime minister added.

Earlier, Russian leader Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences over the tragedy in Perm.

The Russian Ministry of Health reported that six people died as a result of the shooting at the Perm State National Research University.