“The bodies of the Russians, along with the bodies of all foreign citizens who died in Pokhara, have already been delivered to Kathmandu.

The embassy is in constant contact with the families of the dead Russian citizens and with the Nepalese authorities in connection with the tragedy,” he said in a comment to TASS.

According to the diplomat, the final identification procedure and execution of all necessary legal documents will take place in the capital of Nepal.

The plane, carrying 68 passengers and four crew members, crashed on the runway of Pokhara International Airport in Nepal on January 15.

Four Russian citizens are among the victims.

The Investigative Committee opened a criminal case into the incident.