According to the information provided by a resident of Novorossiysk Russian town situated in the Krasnodar region of Russia about 200 Cossacks attacked one of the region of the town, Yerkramas, the newspaper of Armenians of Russia reports. Armenians as well as cars, cafes and shops belonging to them are being assaulted. The incident was caused by a collision that took place last night in one of the cafes. According to the data available, Cossacks headed by ataman of the town Cossack society Vladimir Petrushin came up to a group of young people, who were celebrating a birthday. A squabble was followed by a fight. As result the ataman was injured. Presently he is in hospital, where he has been operated on and his health state is stable. A criminal case was initiated. Mayor of Novorossiysk Vladimir Sinyagovsky held a special sitting with the representatives of the national communities of the town and stated that the “instigators will be punished.” The parties agreed not to tense the situation and restrain emotions. Luys, the society of the Armenian culture of Novorossiysk reported that the Armenian side was maintaining the agreement and called its compatriots to calm. However it is difficult to predict the further development of the situation.
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