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Ukraine considers imposing fines for playing Russian music in public places

09 August 2023 17:29 (UTC +04:00)

Ukraine is contemplating the introduction of penalties for the use of Russian music in public spaces, APA reports citing RBC-Ukraine.

This proposed alteration is not solely rooted in a rejection of Russian cultural products, but also stems from the intention to support domestic artistic heritage in this sphere.

On June 19, 2022, the Ukrainian parliament passed the Law "On Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine Regarding the Support of National Musical Productions and Restriction of Public Usage of Music by an Aggressor State."

These changes are deemed necessary to counteract any separatist sentiments that might arise among the population, which could potentially be exacerbated through cultural avenues.

"Such products have often been, by their nature, informational special operations aimed at undermining our state. Therefore, effective measures must be taken to limit the musical products of the aggressor state within the territory of Ukraine," as stated in the explanatory memorandum.