Mockery of Russia’s national anthem could soon be a criminal offense that may land you a year-long jail sentence, Russian state news agency Itar-Tass reports.
Three members of Russia’s upper house of parliament and one of Russia’s lower house of parliament drafted a bill to increase punishments for desecrating Russia’s “musical symbol.” Currently, desecrating the national anthem of Russia is an administrative offence and anyone seen or heard mocking it can be fined between $45 and $2,200. However, the members are seeking to push the bill through after an incident in Russian-annexed Crimea in April.
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Source: Newsweek
