Media: Russian parliament faction drafting bill to introduce notion of Russophobia to Criminal Code and up to five years in prison for practising it
The Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR) parliament faction is preparing a bill which will introduce the notion of Russophobia to the Criminal Code, Verstka reports , citing sources in the parliament and the presidential administration. The outlet notes that Russophobia will possibly bring about a fine between 100,000 and 300,000 rubles (€1,150-3,460), a prison term of up to five years, ban from being employed in certain capacities, or community service.