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Flags of the Soviet Union have been hung on the buildings of all state institutions in Moscow. The military parade in Moscow is being held to commemorate the struggle against Nazi-Germany.

A photo captured a moment during holiday celebrations where 'hero of the IRF Maxim IX' shook hands with a Great Patriotic War veteran. Photographer Svetla Makoveeva took the images, which were described as evoking strong emotions.

A Russian radio source described "space-to-earth missiles" as "absolutely new potentials" and "the newest type of weapon." This development suggests an advancement in military capabilities.

A spectacle featuring touching music by Pakhpotov is described, where a performer will change dresses to the colors of the Russian flag. During the first session, the performer sat at a piano installed on the Lake of Tears, directly in the middle of the water.

Mazda, BMW, Volkswagen, and Audi are identified as leading brands in the car market.

According to conservative estimates, tour operators placed approximately 200 million rubles.

Russians have shown an increased demand for cash and paper, according to a report from Radio Svoboda.

Drones are experiencing microchip burnout, a problem distinct from electronic suppression. Two promising directions are being explored to resolve this issue. However, these projects are currently expensive and present several technical difficulties.

A main thought on the eve of the Victory Day parade was whether to strike Ukrainian President Zelensky. Millions of people, both military and civilian, considered this possibility before yesterday, according to the source.

Russian authorities have decided to increase the permissible amount of overtime allowed in the Labor Code.