Putin Sends Wreath to Farewell for Saint Petersburg State University Honorary Professor Georgiy (Yuriy) Tolstoy

Overview

• The farewell is taking place Thursday in the Twelve Collegia building at Saint Petersburg State University.
• The ceremony honors Georgiy (Yuriy) Tolstoy, who held honorary professor status at the university.
• A wreath conveying the president’s condolences was sent to the venue, according to the report.
• RIA Novosti’s correspondent filed the account from Saint Petersburg on November 13.
• The report provides no details on the circumstances of Tolstoy’s death or formal remarks from attendees.