The founder of the TNT Music TV channel faces fines that could reach 16 million rubles if prosecutors decide to enforce a rule banning LGBT propaganda. This update comes from TASS, the Russian news agency.”
In a development that involves Fonbet TV LLC, which also founded TNT Music, the Moscow Tagansky Court has received four administrative protocols under Part 2 of Article 6.21.2 of the Russian Code on Administrative Offenses. The provision concerns the dissemination of information among minors indicating non-traditional sexual relations. The date for a court hearing has not yet been set, and the matter is moving through the judicial process as reported by TASS.
According to the coverage, the law allows for fines of up to four million rubles for each administrative protocol against a legal entity, which could translate to a combined 16 million rubles for Fonbet TV LLC if all four protocols are upheld. The statute also grants the court the authority to suspend the company’s activities as part of the penalties, should it find violations. The case underscores the potential scale of penalties that authorities can impose for content deemed inappropriate for minors in the jurisdiction.
Earlier in August, the court considered a separate matter involving the president of Yandex, who was facing a fine related to screenings of films without the required 18-plus rating. Representatives for Yandex argued that Roskomnadzor had not proven that the films contained content accessible to minors. It was noted that Kinopoisk intends to appeal the court’s decision on the new fine related to LGBT content, illustrating ongoing tensions between state regulation and the entertainment platforms’ practices.
In other industry coverage, there were reports stating that Russian cinema audiences were expected to contribute significant revenue from a high-profile film described as Under Pike’s Command, highlighting the broader financial stakes that interact with regulatory actions in the sector. The evolving landscape shows how regulators, platforms, and content creators navigate questions of age-appropriate material, public policy, and commercial interests in Russia and among neighboring markets.