We've heard murmurs of this but I never really understood what it entailed.
What a blow for all those airmen and in general private aviation In Russia. I hope they can find meaningful flying in another country.
I always wonder what a robust GA fleet and population could accomplish in the Russian Wilds, I envision bush flying like in Canada, Alaska or Australia.
For us Westerners I will quote Winston Churchill "Russia is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma..."