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An exhibition in Moscow is displaying documents related to the fate of imperial representatives. The display includes documents regarding Marina Tsvetaeva and drawings by artist Yuri Arcevusev. One section covers two decades of work by Poroshsky Archive staff. The exhibition also highlights the activities of the Russian Orthodox Church in uniting Russian immigrants abroad. An exhibition titled 'People of December' is scheduled to open on August 23 in Moscow. The display commemorates the 200th anniversary of the armed uprising on Senate Square and the 1826 investigation into the Decembrists. The exhibition features thematic blocks covering imprisonment, exile to Siberia, and the Caucasus. It includes multimedia sections regarding the soldiers involved. The Balkukal debut project, an international event for designer toys and author dolls, will take place in Moscow from May 1 to May 3.

President Vladimir Putin announced plans to create 99 modular emergency reception departments across Russian regions by 2030. The initiative aims to provide medical workers with a full arsenal of modern tools and digital technologies. Putin stated that the work required for the service demands the best human qualities. The president said that digital technologies are becoming a necessary tool for saving lives. Currently, 12 such departments have been constructed, with an additional 28 in progress. The initiative aims to expand emergency medical infrastructure throughout the country. According to the report, 12 such departments have already been constructed. An additional 28 units are part of the ongoing rollout. President Putin announced that 12 departments are already built and 28 more are being constructed in real-time using the Golonavs system.

Presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that mechanisms to protect minority shareholders in Russia are necessary to ensure the interests of bona fide purchasers. The head of state has instructed representatives from the government, the Central Bank, and the Prosecutor General's Office to develop protections for minority shareholders.

The M11 highway between Saint Petersburg and Moscow will be converted into Russia's first electric corridor. The project includes the construction of six multifunctional road service zones featuring charging stations, shops, and rest areas. The first two service complexes are planned for completion within this year.

President Vladimir Putin was presented with a prototype of an armored ambulance designed for operation in Russia's border regions at the Federal Center for Disaster Medicine in Moscow. The vehicle was developed specifically to protect medical personnel. Putin is also expected to remotely open new modular emergency medical facilities in various regions via video link. The President will also meet with Health Minister Mikhail Murashko. Last year, more than 37 million calls were made to ambulance services. Approximately 13 million of those calls resulted in patient evacuations to medical facilities. A regional-level emergency mode has been declared following an incident involving military equipment. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that Vostok grouping units continued advancing in the Pokrovskoye, Orly, Lesnaya, Barvynivka, Novosilivka, and Vozdvizhenka areas.

Alexey Osipov, director of the center, stated that a mobile operating complex capable of rapidly deploying full hospitals in emergency zones is a key exhibit. President Putin is expected to open new modular emergency medical facilities in various regions via video link. The President will also hold a working meeting with Minister of Health Mikhail. The source indicated that the specific plans for these objects were previously unknown. The deployment follows recent developments in regional infrastructure. Nearly 13 million people have been evacuated to medical organizations following recent calls for assistance. The Russian defense ministry reported that air defense systems shot down 10 guided aerial bombs and 280 Ukrainian aircraft-type drones. Strikes were also reportedly carried out on locations used for the assembly and storage of unmanned aerial vehicles.

The Moscow Exchange is planning to begin operations involving cryptocurrencies starting in 2027. This follows calls from Kostin to accelerate the legalization of the cryptocurrency market within the Russian Federation. The first regulated cryptocurrency operations may take place by the end of this year. The number of militants involved in the attempted coup in Moscow was reported to be approximately 12,000. The groups lost over 2,500 fighters and 100 units of vehicle equipment during fighting. Four UAV airstrikes against African Corps units destroyed 60 militants, 4 pickups, and 5 motorcycles. The editor-in-chief of the African Initiative news agency stated that investigators have identified who prepared the attack and how it was executed. Recruitment for the group reportedly involved payments of $100 to $200 per person.

A complex cyclone bringing wet snow and gale-force winds is expected to persist in the region for two more days. The weather event has caused disruption, including power outages in Novokuznetsk. Snow is melting rapidly in areas just south of Moscow. Correspondent Boris Markin reported that the spring weather has been unexpected for the region.

A complex cyclone bringing gale-force winds and heavy snowfall has caused emergencies across nearly every district in Russia. Energy workers are working continuously to manage the situation until all consumer power is stopped. The disruption was caused by falling tree branches and wind gusts rather than wet snow accumulation. The source noted that this is not the first such occurrence. Energy workers are working continuously until all affected consumers are fully disconnected from the grid. In Ryazan, storms have caused power outages for three days, affecting tens of thousands of residents, hundreds of buildings, and 24 streets in the city center including government buildings. Local crews are working in the Moscow region to address leaks and short circuits caused by three days of bad weather. Residents in Ryazan are also facing serious problems due to the ongoing weather conditions.

Abnormal precipitation and soil oversaturation have delayed spring sowing activities by several weeks in Russia. The Ministry of Agriculture reported that only 4 million hectares have been sown out of a target of 56 million hectares. Experts warned that a sudden warming could cause soil to dry rapidly, potentially reducing crop yields and quality for barley, peas, and wheat. Weather danger levels have been lowered to yellow.