This is reported by RIA Novosti.

The suspect was transferred to the Investigation Committee of the Russian Federation, and a possible organizer of a terrorist action. In the service, the names and identities of the suspects have not been disclosed so far, as this may interfere with the investigative actions. Recall that as a result of the terrorist act in the supermarket "Perekrestok" injured 18 people, five of them were taken to the intensive care unit of the central hospital in St. Petersburg.

Responsibility for the deed was assumed by the terrorist organization, which is banned in all countries of the world "Islamic State". It is interesting that Russia has the largest Muslim diaspora, including 25 percent of them are from the Caucasus region.

As reported in "URA-Inform", the Russian president recently called the explosion in St. Petersburg a terrorist act.