The Prosecutor General's Office recognized the activities of the German Center for Eastern European Studies and International Relations (Zentrum für Osteuropa- und internationale Studien) as “undesirable”. about this The department reported in its telegram channel.
“The true goals of the Center are to initiate anti-Russian sentiments, discredit Russia’s authority in the international arena, destabilize the socio-political situation within our country, and promote information that distorts the history of the Russian state,” says the Prosecutor General’s Office.
The Center for Eastern European Studies and International Relations is an independent international research institute that focuses on socially relevant research on Eastern Europe. Among other things, the Center studies the war in Ukraine.
- In accordance with Russian legislation, foreign or international organizations can be recognized as “undesirable” if, in the opinion of the authorities, they pose “a threat to the foundations of the constitutional system of the Russian Federation, the defense capability of the country or the security of the state.” Such organizations are prohibited from operating in the country, and a number of other restrictions are also imposed on them - for example, they are not allowed to distribute information materials in Russia.
- For participation in the activities of an “undesirable” organization, administrative liability is provided (Article 20.33 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, the maximum penalty is a fine of up to 15 thousand rubles for citizens), and then criminal liability (Part 1 of Article 284.1 of the Criminal Code, the maximum penalty is imprisonment for up to four years). Article 284.1 also applies to financing or organizing the activities of an “undesirable” organization, in which case the punishment can be up to five and six years in prison, respectively.