Table of Content The structure of anti-extremist legislation An analysis of 2006 amendments An analysis of 2007 amendments Unwarranted enforcement : Criminal Sanctions : Sanctions against Organizations : Sanctions against Mass Media : Other Sanctions Conclusion APPENDIX 1. Definitions of Extremism and Extremist Materials The enforcement of laws usually described as "anti-extremist' began to attract increasing attention in 2006 and particularly in 2007.

On July 5, 2008, the Oktyabrsky District Court of Samara recognized as extremist material the article "Rabbi's Speech", published in the newspaper "Alex-Inform" on March 25, 2004. It should be reminded that Oleg Kitter, the editor of the newspaper "Alex-Inform", was sentenced to 1.5 years of imprisonment under Art. 282 (inciting national hatred).

*This list was compiled at the end of March 2008. Updated version is available in Russian only. In addition to materials on the banned list officially published by the Russian Federal Registration Service (as of 14 March 2008), our list includes those where we already know of relevant judgments.* I.

*The following is a list of organizations found by Russian courts to be extremist over the period between 2002 and 2007. This is not an official list; it is based on the findings of our Center's monitoring. This list was compiled at the end of March 2008. Updated version is available in Russian only.* 1. Organizations found by the Russian Supreme Court to be terrorist since 14 February 2003 All these organizations are also considered extremist.