According to a Russian law introduced in 2014, a fine or detention of up to 15 days may be given for holding a demonstration without the permission of authorities and prison sentences of up to five years may be given for three breaches. Single-person pickets have resulted in fines and a three-year prison sentence.
A Russian law enacted in 2014 stipulates that individuals participating in unapproved public gatherings without permission from authorities may face penalties ranging from 15 days' detention or fines. Furthermore, repeated breaches of the law can lead to imprisonment for up to five years, and solitary protests have resulted in fines and a three-year prison sentence.