INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
party, told deputies ahead of the vote.As Russia faces an aging population, low birth rates and rising mortality due to the war in Ukraine,
authorities are pushing for more measures to combat a demographic decline that threatens economic growth
fines of up to 400,000 rubles ($4,129) for individuals and up to 5 million rubles ($51,611) for organizations found guilty of spreading
information on monasticism and the vow of celibacy, and the bill does not penalize individuals for personal decisions about
Legal experts also warn that the vague language in the bill could lead to abuses and restrictions on educating teenagers about contraception
20 before it is sent to President Vladimir Putin for signing into law.The legislation amends existing restrictions on content deemed to
promote LGBTQ+ relationships or gender transition.Meanwhile, lawmakers in the State Duma passed a separate bill Tuesday prohibiting the
adoption of Russian children by residents of countries where gender reassignment is legally permitted.
