"In order to protect human rights and freedoms," Volgograd deputies unanimously approved a ban on rallies in the city center.

List of places where meetings, rallies, marches and demonstrations are prohibited, covers the entire center Volgograd and the neighboring city Volzhsky.

New law unanimously adopted by deputies of the Volgograd Regional Duma at the session on July 6.

As noted in the accompanying documents, this is being done “in order to protect the rights and freedoms of man and citizen, to ensure law and order, and public safety.”

Violators face a fine from 10 to 300 thousand rubles.

«Disgruntled citizens may allegedly interfere with tourists' ability to see the sights.», - clarifies Telegram channel "Watch in Volgograd".

However, the ban does not apply to those conducting religious services and other religious rites, as well as events associated with holidays such as Victory Day or National Unity Day.

In addition, the deputies approved Today, a law on the introduction of paid parking in central Volgograd was introduced. On this issue, they were no longer united: 29 people voted "yes" and six abstained.

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