Russian authorities struggle with opposition street actions by big fines
Yesterday the State Duma adopted the law on fines for violations at demonstrations in the third reading.
The maximum fine for citizens has been
increased to 300 thousand roubles (up
to 10 thousand dollars!), for officials - to 600 thousand Russian roubles.
According to the
information provided by RIA Novosti, the fine will be taken for breaking the
legislation on gatherings, manifestations, demonstrations, rallies and pickets.
The experts have
already expressed their opinion that this law may become "the restrictive
factor for the groups with radical moods".
Let us remind you,
street actions of the opposition which protests against Vladimir Putin's return
to power and demands new fair election and release of political prisoners
continue in Moscow and other Russian cities. The next mass action is appointed
for June 12.
The more detailed
information about the new sums of fines is available here.
