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Vladimir Putin, Russia's president, has signed a Soviet-style law banning swearing in films, television broadcasts, books and public performances.
In a move harking back to the cultural conservatism of Russia's Communist years, books containing "foul language" will have to carry a special warning, and offenders may be subject to fines of up to £830.
The text of the new law “bans the use of obscene language while ensuring the rights of Russian citizens to the use of the state language, and protecting and developing language culture,” the Kremlin said in a statement.
Films containing banned words may be refused distribution, while actors using prohibited language face performance bans of up to three months, according to CNN.
The law follows a similar measure passed in April 2013 which banned swearing in the media. » | Andrew Marszal | Tuesday, May 06, 2014
