Russian Education Minister Sergei Kravtsov, speaking at a session of the State Duma, alleged that history textbooks in the CIS countries have a negative attitude towards Russia. He said that this approach is especially true of the Soviet era. Therefore, the Ministry of Education is working with the CIS countries to agree on approaches to interpreting a common historical past.

The number of listening comprehension tasks in the exam will be increased from two to four. A mandatory minimum score is set for successful passing the exam. A similar mandatory scoring system has been introduced for the speaking section. These scores are required to obtain a temporary residence permit or permanent residence permit. The changes will come into effect on July 10, 2025.

The Iran-Israel conflict presents itself as a strategic opportunity for Russia and China, rather than a direct military intervention. Russia aims to maintain its political influence in the region and put pressure on the West, while China aims to achieve energy security and economic stability within the framework of the "One Belt, One Road" project.

Three groups of about 150 Russians who performed the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia and were due to return home via the UAE have been waiting for a flight to Sharjah for four days. The delays are due to the closure of the Persian state's airspace in the wake of Israel's aggression against Iran.

Russian Deputy Interior Minister Vitaly Yakovlev claimed that Uzbeks are committing the most crimes among migrants in the country. According to him, in the first quarter of this year, 35.5 percent of crimes against foreigners were committed by Uzbek citizens. Tajiks and Kyrgyz took second and third places, respectively. Earlier, we reported that Central Asians in Russian prisons are being forcibly sent to war.

Uzbekistan has sent a note to the Russian Foreign Ministry regarding the situation in Moscow, requesting a legal assessment of the actions of the representatives of the violent organization. The note states that the situation that has arisen indicates a clear violation of human rights, which is unacceptable.

Mikhail Ivanov, a deputy of the Bryansk regional Duma and leader of the Rossiya Pravoslavnaya movement, has proposed limiting nighttime Internet access to increase the birth rate among young families. According to him, Internet addiction is one of the main factors threatening Russia's demography. Therefore, Ivanov proposed limiting Internet access for young families from 11:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Scientists at South Ural State University have developed a new bread baking method by adding ground locust bean gum to regular wheat flour.

In a YouTube video, Russian Orthodox priest Kirill Ivanov lamented that migrants are marrying Orthodox girls and Islamizing Russia. He claimed that migrants, especially radicalized ones, are achieving their goals in this way.

Russia provided at least 1.8 tons of gold bars, worth a total of about $104 million, to an Iranian company as payment for Shahed-136 strike drones.