Dermatitis outbreaks near Irkutsk, the case against BG, and the death of the head of Krasnoyarsk's Memorial: NeMoskva news overnight
🔹 In a large village Khomutovo, Irkutsk region Two new potential outbreaks of lumpy skin disease in cattle have been identified. According to the journalist Pavel StepanovSample analysis is currently being confirmed. If infection is detected, not only Khomutovo but also the neighboring village of Urik—key agricultural centers in the Irkutsk suburbs—would be at risk of forced slaughter.
🔹 The Trinity icon at the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius has been replaced with a copy while the original's condition is being examined, the head of the Moscow Patriarchate's Legal Department stated. Ksenia ChernegaYesterday, it was reported that Russia is compiling lists of church monuments that museums may transfer to the Russian Orthodox Church. A source told Ekho Moskvy radio station this. According to the source, the lists could include several thousand objects, primarily 11th- and 12th-century icons from regional museums.
🔹 In Krasnoyarsk After a long illness, a researcher of political repressions and former chairman of the local Memorial society died Alexey BabiyHe dedicated over 30 years to creating one of the largest regional databases, preserving information on 300 victims of Soviet terror in the Krasnoyarsk Krai. Babiy was also a pioneer in the region's digitalization—in the 90s, he was at the forefront of the Krasnoyarsk internet and created a popular portal about Stolby National Park.
🔹 Against the leader of the group "Aquarium" Boris Grebenshchikov A case was opened under the article on participation in the activities of an "undesirable organization." The report was drawn up following an investigation by the Northwestern Administrative District Prosecutor's Office. Moscow, while the specific organization is not yet specified in the court materials.
🔹 Deputy Head of the Ministry of Digital Development Oleg Kachanov He called for blocking the dissemination of data on crowds at polling stations in "certain regions" during election days, calling this information sensitive. The official also warned of the risk of deepfake attacks and announced the integration of secure communication channels for the Election Monitoring Group.
