Punishment of those who deny the role of the Soviet Union in World War 2

Russian President Vladimir Putin – Photo: REUTERS

Specifically, the new law, posted on April 16, provides for penalties for violating federal law, including: equate actions of leaders, commanders, military personnel Soviet Union with the actions of Nazi generals, soldiers and European nations during World War II; as well as denying the decisive role of the people Soviet Union in defeating Nazi Germany and the Soviet humanitarian mission of liberating European countries.

The new law provides for fines ranging from 1,000 rubles (about 12 USD) – 2,000 rubles or detention of up to 15 days for violators, fines of 2,000 – 4,000 rubles for violating officials, and 10,000 – 50,000 rubles for violating legal entities.

Penalties will be increased for recidivism. Specifically, for repeat offenders can be fined from 2,500 – 5,000 rubles or arrested for 15 days; for recidivism officials shall be fined from 5,000 to 20,000 rubles and for recidivism legal entities shall be fined from 50,000 to 100,000 rubles or have their operations suspended for up to 90 days.

Earlier, in July 2021, President Putin also signed a law prohibiting equating the goals and actions of the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany in World War 2, or denying the decisive role of humanity. Soviet people in victory over fascism.