New Russian Legislation Makes Searching for Pussy Riot Videos a Criminal Offense
Moscow, Russia — Russia’s parliament has enacted a controversial law that criminalizes searching for content classified as “extremist,” a move that significantly impacts access to certain videos by the activist group Pussy Riot. The legislation, passed on July 17, is set to take effect in September and intensifies the government’s control over online content. Under the new law, individuals who intentionally seek out materials designated as extremist will face penalties. The justice ministry has compiled a list exceeding 5,000 entries that defines such content, which includes various forms of media like websites, music, political slogans, … Read more