Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law making Holocaust denial illegal.
The law signed Monday makes denial of Nazi crimes or misrepresentation of the Soviet Union's role in World War II punishable by up to five years in jail or a $14,000 fine.
Both houses of Russia's parliament approved the legislation last month.
Russia already bans public display of Nazi symbols.
Comparisons with Nazi Germany have arisen in recent months amid Russia's conflict with Ukrainian nationalists.
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Crimes against government (and its official proclamations) are the worst imaginable crimes.
The government is here to help people and to maintain freedom (by imposing law and order), so it follows if you are against government (the one in power, the one imposing the 'order') you are against people and freedom.
Always determine what government is currently 'in charge' and express your allegiance, on that basis--do it 'freely', 'voluntarily' and 'enthusiastically'--or else face punishment. Again, this is to help people and to maintain freedom.
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