The city of Derbent is home to an ancient Jewish community and features a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Following the attacks, Alexander Boroda, the president of the Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia, called on people not to respond to provocations that could result from the attacks in Dagestan, TASS news agency reported.
All entertainment events in Makhachkala and Derbent have been cancelled until further notice, according to local authorities.
On March 22, a terrorist attack at Moscow’s Crocus City Hall concert venue, followed by a massive fire, resulted in at least 144 deaths and 551 injuries, according to official statistics.