Russia's Duma Passes Law Criminalizing Denial of Soviet Genocide Claims
On March 24, the Russian State Duma approved a law establishing criminal liability for denying "the genocide committed against the people and state by Nazi Germany." The legislation mandates that individuals who publicly deny this historical event face up to three years in prison or fines ranging from $108.5 million (approx.) depending on severity levels defined within the text provided, though specific fine amounts are not explicitly detailed beyond general criminal liability provisions mentioned across multiple sources including Svoboda and Sova-center.ru reports confirming adoption at...
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1The Russian State Duma has passed a law establishing criminal liability for denying the genocide of Soviet people.
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2This legislation introduces specific legal penalties, including potential imprisonment or fines, against those who deny this historical event.
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The State Duma has adopted a law establishing criminal liability for denying the genocide of the Soviet people.
— [Mar 24, 15:28] Госдума приняла закон об ответственности за 'отрицаение геноцида советского народа' (Rss.dw.com)The State Duma has passed a law that introduces criminal punishment for denying the genocide of Soviet people.
— [Mar 24, 12:10] Госдума приняла закон, который вводит уголовное наказание за 'отрицаение геноцида советского народа' (Zona.media)The State Duma has introduced a penalty for denying the fact of genocide against Soviet people.
— [Mar 24, 15:06] Госдума приняла закон об ответственности за 'отрицаение геноцида советского народа' (Svoboda)The State Duma has introduced criminal responsibility for denying the genocide of Soviet people.
— [Mar 24, 15:06] Госдума приняла закон об ответственности за 'отрицаение геноцида советского народа' (Tvrain)A law regarding punishment for denial of the fact that there was a genocide against Soviet people has been adopted.
— [Mar 24, 15:06] Госдума приняла закон об ответственности за 'отрицаение геноцида советского народа' (Sova-center.ru)