The message reads:

Dear Axana Borisovna, Alla, Alim, and Kelimet,

Please accept my sincere condolences on Boris Zherukov's tragic passing.

We have lost a respected scientist and public figure who devoted his life to science and the promotion of higher learning in the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic. Mr Zherukov's death is a heavy loss for the family, everyone at the Kabardino-Balkarian State Agrarian University, and for us, United Russia members, who have lost a supportive friend.

The loving memory of Boris Zherukov will live on in the hearts of his family, colleagues and students.

We must do everything we can to find and punish those who committed this cruel crime. I mourn with you.