Individuals found to be deliberately searching for prohibited content online, including through the use of a VPN, will face fines of as much as 5,000 rubles, according to amendments published on the State Duma’s website. — Pixabay
Russia’s State Duma approved new fines for searching for content considered "extremist” and virtual private network providers that enable access to that material as authorities deepen a long-running crackdown on the Internet.
Individuals found to be deliberately searching for prohibited content online, including through the use of a VPN, will face fines of as much as 5,000 rubles (US$64), according to amendments published on the State Duma’s website.
