A golden bottom and an attempt on the "sacred": the State Duma wants to increase the penalty for a checkmate 10 times

The State Duma is considering a new initiative that will increase revenue to the state treasury and protect the Russian language. It is proposed to amend the Code of Administrative Offenses (Code of Administrative Offenses) of the Russian Federation in terms of increasing fines for using a mat in public places and online from 1 thousand to 10 thousand rubles.

The initiative is planned to be submitted to the inter-factional commission for the protection of the Russian language, State Duma Deputy Alexander Aksenenko said in the TASS press center.

Now, according to Article 20.1 of the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation, obscene language in a public place qualifies as petty hooliganism. For such actions, you can get a fine in the amount of 500 rubles to 1 thousand rubles or go to a special detention center for up to 15 days.

"We have in The State Duma has an inter-factional commission headed by Pyotr Tolstoy, and we are convinced that we must strengthen legislation to protect the Russian language. Our regional branch of the World Russian People's Council [VRNS, an international public organization established under the auspices of the Russian Orthodox Church] heard this call. We were able to work together with the support of the public and a number of lawyers and prepared changes in The Administrative Code on the tightening of the use of profanity, including in public spaces, on the Internet. We believe that it is necessary to increase penalties for the use of profanity. As part of my work in the State Duma, I will submit such a proposal to the work of our inter—factional commission," he said.

Aksenenko added that the initiative will be considered within the working group and committees of the State Duma. He clarified that it is necessary to increase fines to 10 thousand for individuals. It is also planned to significantly increase fines for legal entities organizing concerts of performers using profanity.

"A separate topic for discussion is a gap in the legislation, when the event organizers themselves are not responsible for the artists they attract for shows and events," he added.

Yevgeny Tsybizov, co-chairman of the Board of the Novosibirsk branch of the VRNS, in turn, added that video surveillance cameras would help law enforcement officers to fix violations of the law.