Evgeny Doga, a renowned composer known for his waltz from the film “A Hunting Accident,” has died at the age of 88. The cause of death has not been disclosed. Moldova will declare a national day of mourning on the day of his funeral.

The State Duma is prepared to support a complete ban on vapes if the government proposes it. Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin stated that deputies will prioritize the bill, citing the obvious health risks associated with vaping.

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 childbirth and increase the likelihood of subsequent pregnancies.

President Vladimir Putin has dismissed two high-ranking security officials: Deputy Head of the Ministry of Emergency Situations Ilya Denisov, and Deputy Director of the Federal Penitentiary Service Alexander Khabarov. The decrees took effect on June 3, 2025.

The subject “Spiritual and Moral Culture of Russia” will become mandatory for students in grades 5-7 starting in 2026. The curriculum will be taught by history teachers and will focus on the spiritual and moral values of Russian civilization through the activities of historical figures.

Russia is preparing to launch a biometric age verification service for purchasing goods. Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Grigorenko emphasized that the use of biometrics will be voluntary and serve as an alternative to traditional ID checks.

Several regions in Russia have reported cases of cercariosis, also known as “swimmer’s itch.” The skin disease is caused by parasite larvae in warm, stagnant water and is characterized by an acute allergic reaction.

Rospotrebnadzor head Anna Popova has stated that there remains a risk of cholera being imported into Russia. The agency is monitoring the situation and assessing the readiness of medical institutions and border crossing points.