In pictures: Sad journey for families

More than 130 relatives of the Russians who died in Monday's mid-air collision over southern Germany have visited the crash site.

Relatives carried flowers as they left for Germany

Some had wreaths to leave at the scene

Many wanted to touch the plane in which their loved ones died

An Orthodox priest led relatives in their prayers (AP)

Medics accompanied families on their visit

Some carried away stalks of wheat from the field (AP)