Stories from Russia

Operations at 13 airports in Southern Russia were suspended yesterday morning following a drone incident. A drone fell into the building of the Aeronavigation of Southern Russia branch in Rostov-on-Don, causing the disruption. Ukrainian Armed Forces drones are reportedly attacking multiple Russian regions.

Scammers are reportedly sending fake congratulatory messages, disguised as coming from mayors and governors, via social media and messengers.

Shamil Gazizov, identified as the general director of a club, announced that a meeting is scheduled to take place on May 10 in Grozny.

Entry to Manezhnaya Square in Moscow has been restricted, and temporary construction fences have been installed around its perimeter as part of the city's emergency security preparations. Radio Svoboda reported that a 'silence regime' will be implemented in Moscow on May 8 and 9. Mobile internet has begun to be cut in central Moscow, with reports of difficulties withdrawing money in some areas. Red Square is closed, and security measures have been reinforced. Foreign journalists were excluded yesterday, and their accreditations were canceled. Flight restrictions in Moscow have led to delays for civilian aircraft, with passengers reporting issues reaching Aeroflot's call center. Large security measures are being taken, with questions raised about the welcome of Western press.

An S-400 air defense system was photographed on a Moscow street, leading many media outlets to conclude that the city was deploying air defense systems before the May 9 parade.

Law enforcement officials are warning the public to re-check website addresses and scrutinize them, stating that individuals have disappeared after receiving certain information or items. Law enforcement in Russia is warning the public about individuals who disappear after receiving something, likely money or data.

The director of the Hydrometeorological Center of Russia mentioned a proposal to forbid people from entering master's programs. Russia is considering prohibiting citizens from entering master's programs if they lack the potential or relevant work experience to complete the program within two years. Experts, however, said that such a rigid system should not be applied to all specialties, citing an example of a philosophy graduate seeking to enter aircraft construction. Discussions regarding Russia's potential restrictions on master's program admissions include specific examples, such as a philosophy graduate seeking to enter an aircraft construction master's program. Russia is implementing a new system, referred to as a 'white list,' which will restrict internet access to only authorized resources.

Organist Silvio Celegina and Capella are performing works inspired by great artists such as Vinci and Salvador Dalí.

A cultural program will feature songs by war correspondents and pilots, with "Katyusha" highlighted as a favorite. The event will also include instrumental music, specifically "Wait for Me" from Kirill Molchanov. The Mariinsky Theatre is associated with this program.

Dangerous hemorrhagic fever virus strains are present in Russia, though the risk to the general population is low and it lacks pandemic potential. Farmers, grain storage employees, and warehouse workers are identified as high-risk groups for hantavirus infection in the country.