Tag: Obscenity

RUSSIALINK: “A Flurry of Prosecutions for Racy Photos Reflects Russia’s Intensifying Embrace of ‘Traditional Values’” – Moscow Times

Corruption, Law, Police, Courts, Crime, Life in Russia, Culture, Arts, Religion
File Photo of Pussy Riot Members in Courtroom Enclosure, With Man Showing Papers to One While Female Guard Looks On

At least four cases have been launched in recent weeks against young people … posting sexually suggestive content on social media near places of worship […]

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Most Russians Swear Under the Influence of ‘Strong Emotions’ – Poll

Health, Epidemics, Substance Abuse, Life in Russia, Culture, Arts
Map of Russia and Russian Flag adapted from images at state.gov

(Moscow Times – themoscowtimes.com – July 18, 2017) Seventy-three percent of Russians use obscene language, according to a poll conducted by Public Opinion Foundation (FOM). Some 58 percent of 1,500 respondents said they use obscene language but “only under influence of strong emotions.” Sixty-five percent of respondents said they see nothing wrong with using profane language and 36 percent admitted […]

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