Russian Duma approves tougher penalties for Nazi symbols
The State Duma Committee on State Building and Legislation recommended that the lower house of parliament adopt in the first reading a bill that would toughen penalties for displaying Nazi symbols. The text of the bill is posted on the State Duma website.
It is proposed to introduce amendments to Article 20.3 of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Russian Federation that would increase administrative liability (“Propaganda or public display of Nazi paraphernalia or symbols, or paraphernalia or symbols of extremist organisations, or other paraphernalia or symbols, the propaganda or public display of which is prohibited by federal laws”).
The bill aims to introduce "a punishment in the form of compulsory work for up to 100 hours with confiscation of the subject of the administrative offense." It should be noted that the article currently provides for a fine of up to ₽2,000 or administrative arrest for up to 15 days for displaying Nazi symbols.