Composer Evgeny Doga, best known for his waltz from the film “My Sweet and Tender Beast,” has passed away at the age of 88. Moldova will observe a national day of mourning on the day of his funeral. Doga, a People’s Artist of the USSR, composed operas, ballets, symphonies, and music for theater and cinema.

The State Duma is prepared to support a complete ban on vapes if the Russian government proposes such a measure. Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin stated that the harm to health from vapes is evident.

Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has received a proposal to increase maternity capital by one million rubles for mothers under 24 years old. The initiative aims to encourage earlier parenthood and potentially increase the likelihood of families having more children.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has dismissed two high-ranking security officials. Ilya Denisov, Deputy Head of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, and Alexander Khabarov, Deputy Director of the Federal Penitentiary Service, were both dismissed, effective June 3, 2025.

A service for verifying age using biometrics when purchasing goods is being prepared for launch in Russia. Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Grigorenko announced that the use of biometrics will be voluntary and serve as an alternative to traditional methods of identification.

Starting in 2026, the subject “Spiritual and Moral Culture of Russia” will become mandatory for students in grades 5-7. History teachers will teach the course, which will cover the spiritual and moral values of Russian civilization through the activities of heroes and their biographies.

Cases of cercariosis, also known as “swimmer’s itch,” have been reported in several regions of Russia with the start of the bathing season. This skin disease is caused by parasite larvae penetrating the skin. Regions affected include Moscow, Tambov, Nizhny Novgorod, and Bashkiria.

Rospotrebnadzor head Anna Popova stated that the risk of importing cholera into Russia remains, and the epidemiological situation worldwide is tense. The agency is monitoring the situation and assessing the readiness of medical institutions and border crossing points.