Russian embassy in Armenia says Gyumri murderer will be punished

The Russian embassy in Armenia has expressed its condolences over the death of six-month-old Sergei Avetisyan, fatally injured during the tragedy in Gyumri, and promised that those responsible will be punished. 

"We are mourning with the people of Armenia. Until the last moment, we hoped and prayed for Seryozha Avetisyan.

Armenian and Russian doctors were struggling to save his life.Unfortunately, a miracle did not happen, although we hoped for it and believed in it," TASS quoted the text of statement. 

“The loss of a child is a terrible grief. There are no words to relieve the pain of this tragedy. However, even in such a situation, we should remain human beings. Most people understand this. Mourning is grief and prayers," the embassy stressed. 

“We all should learn lessons from this tragedy and do everything to prevent such crimes in future. We can assure everyone that the criminal and those who might have backed him will get their deserved punishment,” the Russian side promised.