This past Monday Russian President Vladimir Putin signed off on a new law that bans profanity in any art form, cultural or entertainment event in the country.
USSR 2.0 is at hand. I guess he saw all the communist actions Obama was enjoying and got a little jealous.
(CNN) — Thinking about making a film? Better leave out the foul language if you want it to be seen in Russia. The same goes for plays. Even rock stars will need to leave their potty mouths at home.
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed off on a new law Monday that bans swearing at arts, cultural and entertainment events in the country.
Any new film containing obscene language won’t be granted a distribution certificate, so there’s no chance of seeing it at the movie theater.
And copies of books, CDs or films containing swearing can only be distributed in a sealed package labeled “Contains obscene language,” a Kremlin statement said.
According to state news agency ITAR-Tass, individuals caught using foul language face a fine of up to $70, while officials can be fined up to $40 and businesses nearly $1,400. They face a higher fine and a three-month suspension of business for repeated offenses.
Determination of what counts as profane language will be done through “an independent examination,” the news agency said.
According to the Kremlin, the legislation “bans the use of obscene language when ensuring the rights of Russian citizens to the use of the state language, and protecting and developing language culture.”
The law could come into effect as soon as July 1, ITAR-Tass said, but it doesn’t apply to cultural and artistic works that have already been issued.
While some may hail attempts to clean up the nation’s language, it will likely be seen by critics as the latest step under Putin’s leadership to limit freedom of expression and promote a conservative, nationalist viewpoint.
A report by rights group Amnesty International in January highlighted a denial of “basic freedoms” in Russia, which last year introduced a law barring anyone from talking positively about homosexuality in earshot of minors.
I like the idea….
Jayme Hartman just because I curse so much lol
wish we had a president like him. one that understands culture is the most important thing in shaping a nation
Damn the human race is de-evolving..
Damn. I wanted to give Russia the benefit of the doubt, but it seems Putin is really going off the deep end
and why do we give a $#%&!@* what this $#%&!@* does in Russia ?
The only thing I can say is foul language doesn’t need to be filling people’s mouths. It can come off very ignorant and rude. I do not mind that he has laws against homosexuality or any foul language. I just don’t think it is about the law ..this comes from faith in God that wants to make us a better and cleaner person.
The issue with government censorship in the media is a lot bigger than no more paintings of the Virgin Mary covered in Doo-Doo. Once the government begins to censor the art they control all the propaganda. They already own the primary news outlets
lol outlawing profantity is like saying, no one can be literate enough to know that slang words already proliferate the media, Fracking and so forth. What the frack did you just do….. the political correct police out in force.
I never thought I would see the day that I would agree with Putin. Profanity is not necessary to make a point. There was a time of day that profanity was not allowed on TV, music or movies. I do not believe in censorship, but in this country Obama is waging a war on Christianity,and anything that is good and wholesome. The filth is pushed and the clean is scoffed at like it was something dirty. If you want to watch porn or whatever your bag is then rent it. In this politically correct society there is more propaganda than enough, and it is all on the side of the left. Good for you Putin you have scored one for me.