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A new regulation has been introduced in Russia that outlaws the mockery of spiritual imagery in all forms of mass communication. This regulation seeks to protect the sanctity of religious icons, images, and emblems that hold profound religious meaning for diverse religious communities across the nation.

As stipulated by the regulation that any depiction that defiles, manipulates, or misuses these symbols in movies, TV shows, websites, and newspapers is now prohibited by law. Authorities argue that such distortions can provoke public outrage, disrespect worshippers, and weaken civil peace.

The ban encompasses both locally produced and international media distributed within Russia, and site (http://www.cameseeing.com/bbs/board.php?bo_table=community&wr_id=169941) includes penalties for violations from fines to the deletion of videos, images, or articles.

Representatives of diverse religious traditions, including Orthodox Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and Judaism, have largely welcomed the measure, saying it affirms the value of their spiritual heritage.

Opponents caution that the law may be employed to silence political or cultural critique under the guise of religious protection. Legal experts are still analyzing how narrowly the term defilement will be interpreted, and whether it could impact parody, academic films, or religious studies.

Ministry representatives clarify that the purpose is not to restrict but to build peaceful coexistence among multiple faith communities in a pluralistic public sphere.

The law will be enforced through state media commissions in collaboration with faith-based institutions, who will be tasked with advising on culturally sensitive material.

With the regulation’s implementation, the the population is asked to file complaints about offensive content, while filmmakers and publishers are strongly encouraged to adhere to published standards to steer clear of legal risks.