The State Duma adopted a law on the criminal prosecution of protesters
The State Duma adopted a law on criminal prosecution of rallies, according to which, for repeated violations, they can threaten up to 5 years in prison, ITAR-TASS reports. Thus, criminal liability was established for repeated violation of the organization of or holding a meeting, rally, demonstration, procession and picket. The violators will have a fine of 600 thousand to 1 million rubles or in the amount of the salary of the convicted person for a period of two to three years.