here and now №1 16.09.1999 (1999)

On the morning of October 16, 1999, a residential building was blown up in Volgodonsk (Rostov Region) as a result of a terrorist act.

In connection with the tragic events, an emergency meeting of the Federation Council was announced, which was to be held the following day.

Video communication with Vladimir Platov is carried out via a live broadcast from a parallel studio.

In connection with the tragic events, senators prepared two documents: "Statement on the situation in the country" and "Appeal to the President and the government".

Senators criticize the executive branch for inaction and failure to take appropriate measures to combat terrorism. N. Fedorov raises the question of the advisability of preserving the integrity of Russia, against the backdrop of constant terrorist attacks and a huge number of victims among the civilian population.

He speaks out in favor of the separation of Chechnya.

Telephone communication with Volgodonsk: Ivan Teterin - head of the North Caucasus Center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

Video from the scene of the house explosion: rescue operations are underway, rubble is being cleared.

A fragment of a repeat of a TV broadcast with the participation of: Minister of National Policy R. Abdulatipov (broadcast 10.01.1999); President of Ingushetia R. Aushev; Governor of Stavropol Krai A. Chernogorov.

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Platov points out the existing general economic problems in the country, as a result of which unemployed people join illegal military formations.

Telephone communication with the head of the Babayurtovsky District Administration.