abstract:Vladimir Sevastianovich Stepanov (b. 1927 Kondopoga, Republic of Karelia, Soviet Union) was a former Soviet diplomat and intelligence officer and ambassador to Finland from December 1973 to July 1978.
VladimirStepanov, of the National Center for Emergency Situations at the Russian Interior Ministry, earlier told state media that hospitals, kindergartens and schools were among those affected.
Hospitals, kindergartens and schools were among the buildings affected by the blast, said VladimirStepanov, of the National Center for Emergency Situations at the Russian Interior Ministry.