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Russian law bans swearing in arts and media

Posted: 09 May 2014, 13:49
by Pedro-NF
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Russian law bans swearing in arts and media

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law banning all swearing in films, television broadcasts, theatres and the media.

Re: Russian law bans swearing in arts and media

Posted: 09 May 2014, 13:50
by Pedro-NF
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Swearing off bad language: Russia bans cussing in films, books, music

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.

Re: Russian law bans swearing in arts and media

Posted: 09 May 2014, 13:52
by Pedro-NF
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No F**ks: Putin Bans All Profanity in Russian Art, Literature, and Films

Vladimir Putin has signed a new censorship bill into law, and now artists and filmmakers in Russia may soon find themselves in trouble for using profanity in "literature and arts, mass media products, at concerts, theatrical performances, entertaining events, as well as in films".

Re: Russian law bans swearing in arts and media

Posted: 09 May 2014, 13:59
by Pedro-NF
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Swear words ban leaves Russian media in a muddle

Confusion over new law that leaves media facing hefty fines if they break ban despite no list of prohibitive words being issued.

Re: Russian law bans swearing in arts and media

Posted: 09 May 2014, 14:00
by blaskattacks
That is pretty fucked up, I see that as basically we got you if you say anything we don't like.

Re: Russian law bans swearing in arts and media

Posted: 09 May 2014, 14:03
by Pedro-NF
I've been saying this since before he invaded Ukraine, he's a delusional Hitler wannabe and he won't stop until he manages to cause some real international damage.