In Russia, banned LGBT propaganda: Putin signed the relevant law

For violation of the ban among persons of any age, a fine of up to 5 million rubles (more than $ 80 thousand) is envisaged. The document is published on the official portal of legal information. The amendments are included in the Law "On Information, Information Technologies and Information Protection", so the innovations will affect publications on the Internet, the media, as well as books, audiovisual services, cinema and advertising.

Earlier, this legislative ban was approved by the State Duma and the Federation Council. The law introduces responsibility for "promoting unconventional sexual relations, pedophilia and gender changes" among persons of all ages. Now the Federal Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Communications - Roskomnadzor - will be able to include resources dealing with LGBT propaganda in the Unified Register of Prohibited Information for further blocking.

A mandatory paid subscription and additional means of protecting access to children forbidden for children are also introduced, and age-related marking must be in its promotional materials. Regarding advertising, the requirements for it are expanding - it should not have information that demonstrates "unconventional sexual relationships or preferences.

" For violation of the law is a penalty in the form of fines: for citizens - up to 400 thousand rubles, for officials - up to 800 thousand rubles, for legal entities - up to 5 million rubles or suspension of activities for up to 90 days. For foreign citizens or stateless persons, the violation of this law provides for the expression of the boundary of Russia.