MOSCOW, November 20. /TASS/. Russia’s Federation Council, the upper house of parliament, has passed a law that prohibits the promotion of a child-free way of life across the Internet, media, movies, and advertisements.
A total of 162 senators voted in favor of the bill, one opposed it, and no one abstained. The law will take effect ten days after its official publication.
Individuals found guilty of promoting voluntary childlessness will face fines of up to 100,000 rubles ($1,000). Officials may be penalized up to 200,000 rubles ($2,000), while legal entities could incur fines as high as one million rubles ($10,000) and could also be subjected to an administrative suspension of operations for up to 90 days.
Propaganda aimed at minors, as well as the use of online platforms, will result in increased penalties. The maximum fine of five million rubles ($50,000) will be imposed on organizations that promote a child-free lifestyle among minors via the Internet or media outlets.
Foreign nationals promoting voluntary childlessness will face either 15 days of detention or fines up to 100,000 rubles, in addition to possible deportation from Russia.