Stories from Russia

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.

Images showed high-altitude lakes, a frozen surface, and glaciers in May in the northwest of Tashtycha County.

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.

Outbreaks of hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) are occurring in the Russian Federation. These outbreaks are reportedly timed to the harvesting of grain and straw, with transmission linked to dust and mouse secretions. People become infected by inhaling the virus.

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.