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Some experts investigating the crash of the Boeing are leaving Ukraine

Representatives of foreign expert groups, who arrived in our country to investigate the circumstances of the crash of an airliner Boeing 777 of Malaysia Airlines, continue their investigation on Ukrainian territory. Some delegations officially extended their stay until next Friday (August 8). At the same time, some experts are already leaving Kharkiv and thank the Ukrainian side for their assistance. In particular, high appreciation got private enterprises arranging free of charge, accommodation, meals and other services for foreign delegations.

"Thank you for the quality service and understanding" - speaks about team’s work of Kharkiv Palace Hotel Dutch group member Albert Julius. He is joined by Dutch police officer Ella Huisman, a representative of the Australian delegation of experts Nigel Stanier, as well as a number of other specialists. In general, the hotel during investigation of the tragedy on the Ukrainian territory inhabited experts and journalists from five non-CIS countries: Australia, UK, Germany, Holland and the United States. For them Kharkiv Palace organized Crisis Support Centre for the victims' families and ensured the work of the State Commission for investigation of the Boeing 777 crash.

As previously reported, Kharkiv businessman Aleksandr Yaroslavsky, who is the actual owner of the hotel, and one of the first took the initiative to implement the regime of maximum assistance to the official foreign missions during the investigation of the tragedy. He offered free accommodation for experts in Kharkiv Palace Hotel, and expressed his willingness to provide all necessary support for their work at the International Airport "Kharkiv".

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Kharkiv Palace 5* - the first and the only luxury+ class hotel in Kharkov. Built within the preparation of Kharkiv for Euro 2012 in less than 1.5 years. The total investments in the project by Alexander Yaroslavsky amounted to $ 126 million. Designed in the typical city style of constructivism. Types of rooms - 180 rooms, including three-bedroom Presidential Suite.

International Airport "Kharkiv" - one of the four largest airports in Ukraine. Completely renovated for Euro 2012. The total investments in the project by Alexander Yaroslavsky amounted to $ 107.2 million Size of runway – 2500x45m. The airport has two terminals: the new total area of 19,750 square meters, with a capacity of 650 passengers/hour, and VIP-terminal (renovated terminal building built in 1954), an area of 2000 square meters and a capacity of 250 people/hour.