B Embassy Russian Federation in Turetskoye To Republic commented on information on detection in the province Ardagan of remains of the Russian military.
toAs it was already reported, this week at construction of the house orthodox burial was revealed. Allegedly, to Turkey remains of the Russian general were found. However historians doubt that the military had such rank. Some consider that it is the lieutenant colonel who was buried here, most likely, in the 1885-1890th years. This territory at that time was a part of the Russian Empire.
the Leading expert of the Russian military and historical society Pakhalyuk Konstantin noted that the military represented the 20th infantry division. Now it is necessary utsanovit his personality.
- Embassy Russian Federation contacts on this matter to Consulate General in Trabzon to what to maintaining the province Ardagan belongs. We requested official information from the Turkish authorities. They have to confirm, whether there corresponds to reality information published in Turkish (and now and in Russian) mass media, - told to the correspondent of "RG" in Embassy Russian Federation in Turetskoye To Republic.
- the Turkish side intended to create the special commission which will carry out expertize of remains. After its results we will be able to take further steps, - added in embassy.