Irkutsk, Russia - Stewardess That Survived Plane Crash To Be Awarded

Irkutsk, Russia - The stewardess who survived the plane crash in Irkutsk, is to be awarded by the Jewish Community in Russia.

Russia’s Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar visited Victoria Zilberstein, the stewardess of the A-310 that crashed on July 9 in Irkutsk, at the Sklifosovsky Hospital in Moscow. "I am sure her action, her readiness to sacrifice herself for the salvation of others can be en example for many. This is why we intend to nominate her for the Federaltion’s Person of the Year - 5766 prize", the rabbi said after a meeting with her.
On her part, the stewardess remarked that she was pleased by such a concern from the Jewish community in Russia.

After the meeting with Victoria, Rabbi Lazar, in a talk with doctors and hospital authorities, expressed willingness to give any necessary aid and support. According to her doctors, Victoria will be discharged from the hospital within a week.