V. Milonov does not give up attempts to ban processions near religious buildings
On February 22, 2013, the Legislative Assembly of St. Petersburg considered draft amendments to the federal laws “On freedom of conscience and on religious associations” and “On meetings, rallies, demonstrations, processions and pickets” prepared by deputy Vitaly Milonov. According to the author of the amendments, when considering applications for holding public events, officials will have to take into account the opinions of religious organizations.