Vladimir Putin signed a law that restricts activities seen as promoting LGBT rights in Russia. The law outlaws advertising, media, books, and films deemed to contain LGBT 'propaganda.'
Violations are punishable by fines and, if committed by non-residents, could lead to their expulsion from Russia.
A view of the State Duma building, the lower chamber of Russia's parliament, in central Moscow on October 27, 2022. The Duma unanimously passed amendments toughening a notorious 2013 "gay propaganda" law. The new law bans LGBT advertising, media, books, films, and theater productions.The fines range from 100,000 to 4 million rubles. For some violations, foreigners could face 15 days’ detention prior to expulsion.
The law does not make violations a criminal offense — Russian law stipulates that the criminal code can be amended only through an independent bill. Some lawmakers have suggested they favor such a measure.
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