Russian law does not allow for even discussion of independence for regions

[ML]

I found the below at the listed website.  Does someone have a URL to a more 'official' website that spells out this law?

Russian criminal law doesn't recognize any right of the Russian citizens to voice their simple opinion in favor of independence of their regions. A peaceful call for independence from Mother Russia is a criminal act punishable by community service and/or jail time, if one transmits his pro-independence opinions using TV, newspapers, radio, the punishments are more severe - up to 5 years in prison. Anything independence related that involves arms is punishable by death without trial, since it's an act of treason.

http://www.city-data.com/forum/europe/2053975-future-ukraine-113.html#ixzz2ymrHoTpO

[Photo Guy]

That cannot be true- just look at what Putin has said about Crimea! Can't a referendum be held in Tula or Novosibirsk?

[Muzh]

Actually, that is a win/win for them Russians.

[ghost of moon goddess]

I found the below at the listed website.  Does someone have a URL to a more 'official' website that spells out this law?

Russian criminal law doesn't recognize any right of the Russian citizens to voice their simple opinion in favor of independence of their regions. A peaceful call for independence from Mother Russia is a criminal act punishable by community service and/or jail time, if one transmits his pro-independence opinions using TV, newspapers, radio, the punishments are more severe - up to 5 years in prison. Anything independence related that involves arms is punishable by death without trial, since it's an act of treason.

http://www.city-data.com/forum/europe/2053975-future-ukraine-113.html#ixzz2ymrHoTpO

The Russian Federation Criminal Code N 433-ФЗ of December 28, 2013.
Article 280-1 "Public calls for the implementation of actions aimed at violating the territorial integrity of the Russian Federation'' (will come into force on May 9, 2014)
http://www.rg.ru/2013/12/30/uk-izm-dok.html

[ghost of moon goddess]

That cannot be true- just look at what Putin has said about Crimea! Can't a referendum be held in Tula or Novosibirsk?

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