The State Duma considered the chance to show foreign films, bypassing the law

State Duma deputy and first deputy chairman of the parliamentary culture committee Alexander Sholokhov appreciated the proposal to allow distribution of foreign films in Russia without the permission of copyright holders. Her words quotes news.ru version.

According to him, it is not possible to do this without legal support. “Under current regulations, this is a punishable act. In fact, in conditions where Russia’s funds are held in hostile states, in violation of all the norms of international law, and its companies leave Russia without fulfilling its obligations, this proposal deserves at least attention and consideration, ”said Sholokhov.

Former Ministry of Economic Development it moved Against the compulsory licensing of foreign cinema in the Russian Federation. The Justice Department considered it possible to distribute foreign films without the permission of the copyright holders.



Source: Gazeta

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