General Prosecutor's Office of the Russian Federation

Address: 15a B. Dmitrovka St., Moscow, Russia, GSP-3, 125993

Document Details:
* Date: 05.09.2003
* Number: 18/6-47-02
* Reference: 23385-KS dated 01.08.03
* Reference No.: ________

To:
S.A. Kovalev, Deputy of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation

Dear Sergei Adamovich!

Your appeal regarding the investigation of the criminal case initiated on the facts of the explosions of residential buildings in September 1999 in the cities of Moscow and Volgodonsk (Rostov Region) has been considered by the General Prosecutor's Office of the Russian Federation.

Case Status Summary

• Individuals Charged: A.O. Dekkushev and Yu.I. Krymshamkhalov have been brought to criminal responsibility.
• Charges: They are accused of:
  • Terrorism
  • Illegal operations with explosive substances
  • Murder under aggravating circumstances
  • Other crimes
• Investigation Status: The preliminary investigation of the case has been completed. The defendants and their defense counsel are currently familiarizing themselves with the case materials.

Review of Victim's Rights

• A check conducted found no violations of the rights of the victim, I.N. Polyanskaya, by the investigators.
• All complaints and motions by I.N. Polyanskaya during the investigation and familiarization with the materials of this criminal case were considered in a timely manner.
• Notifications regarding the results were sent to the victim in the city of Volgodonsk at her home address.

Conclusion

The preliminary investigation of the case was conducted fully and objectively. There are no grounds for conducting additional investigative actions.

Acting Prosecutor General of the Russian Federation
[signature]
Yu.S. Biryukov

AG No.: 001214