Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the agreement, which went into effect this Saturday. Administrative Offenses Code Comparing the actions of the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany during the Second World War is classified as a crime.
The rule provides for fines of up to 5,000 rubles (56 euros) and 15 days in prison for making a public comparison. leaders, commanders and military personnel Along with Nazi Germany of the USSR and those of other Axis countries. According to the Russian news agency TASS, the penalty for legal entities rises to 100,000 rubles.
Specifically, the penalties From 1,000 to 2,000 rubles and generally 15 days of detention for citizens and from 2,000 to 5,000 rubles for legal entities. Duplication can lead to fines of up to 100,000 rubles (1,129 euros) for organizations, including the media, and suspension of activities for 90 days.
Judges, police and Roskomnadzor — Federal Service for Telecommunications, Information Technology and Media Supervision— will be responsible for initiating a enforcement process.