Amendments on disrespect of freedom of faith to the Criminal Code of Russia will come into force in July.
Disrespect of freedom of faith may be punished with 3 years of prison or a fine of up to 500,000 rubles and community service.
Hindering religious rituals will be punished with up to 300,000 rubles of fines or 3 months of arrest. Using force would extend imprisonment to 1 year.
Fines for violating the freedom of conscience and religion will be punished with up to 100,000 rubles. Vandalism of religious literature or religion will be punished with a fine of up to 200,000 rubles.
