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Russia stated it will counteract attempts to distort the historical truth regarding the victory of the USSR.

Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, stated that a certain country has forgotten what cultivating hatred leads to.

Russian authorities have begun banning cultural content, including films and TV series, that contradicts traditional values.

Valentina Leontyeva, Igor Kirilov, Anna Shatlova, Yuri Senkevich, Nikolay Drozdov, and Sergey Kapitsa have been recognized by having their names entered into a 'gallery of stars.' This gallery is located at the foot of the Ostankino Tower.

Russian President Putin appealed to wealthy individuals to contribute funds to the budget due to a deficit. One individual reportedly offered a billion, but the source suggests no one actually chipped in, as there was no public relations campaign about it.

The Ministry of Digital Development has launched a new portal where users can learn about the procedure for perpetuating the memory of 'defenders of the Fatherland'.

Lieutenant Colonel Artur Oktomirov, commander of the 83rd self-propelled artillery regiment of the 25th combined arms army, thanked soldiers for their military exploits. The event took place on the eve of the 81st anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War.

Ahead of Victory Day, Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin presented commemorative badges for the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Moscow. The recipients were Great Patriotic War participants Ekaterina Evdokimova, Semyon Ulyulko, and Vladimir Fumin.

The Russian insurance company INGOSTRAKH has extended its partnership with the Bolshoi Theatre's youth opera program.

Increased anxiety among the Russian people, stemming from the perceived approach of Ukrainian forces towards Moscow, led to heightened security measures for the May 9th celebrations. These celebrations honor the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.