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"Simbirsk U-turn" Million for a rally
“Simbirsk turnaround” May 24:
At a meeting on Tuesday, the State Duma adopted in the first reading a bill to increase the maximum fine for organizers and participants of rallies for violating the procedure for holding events to one and a half million rubles. The amendments were initiated by deputies from United Russia. All three opposition parties reacted negatively to the tightening of legislation...
Is there a need to tighten liability for violations of the procedure for holding mass events?
Is the punishment proportionate to the violation?
What is the real reason for the increase in fines?..