Martens Centre

Martens Centre

Research organizations

«Undesirable organization»

Since 2014, events organized by the centre under the guise of enlightening activity have been oriented exclusively at forming a negative image of the Russian Federation, finding a reason for the military, political and informational confrontation with Russia, strengthening sanctions in order to hamper the economical development of our country. Foreign pseudo-experts invited by the centre that are Russian citizens and are being sponsored from abroad are promoting an idea about economic and constitutional reform that is allegedly necessary in case of the change of power in the Russian Federation. The organization attempts at creating a negative opinion on Russian citizens and events in Russia that radically differs from real circumstances. It promotes ideas on the necessity to introduce additional sanctions against the Russian Federation and its people, increase comprehensive aid for the Kyiv regime, military included.

2023

Since 2015, this status can be assigned to foreign and international non-governmental organizations that, in the opinion of the Russian government, pose a threat to the foundations of the constitutional order of the Russian Federation, the defense capability of the country, or state security. Since 2021, this registry also includes those who cooperate with «undesirable organizations». Who recognizes: Prosecutor General’s Office in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Cooperating organizations are entered into the register by the Prosecutor General’s Office independently. Restrictions: Recognition of an organization as «undesirable» entails a complete ban on its activities in Russia. Russian citizens and Russian legal entities are not allowed to cooperate with it either on or off the territory of Russia. A website that distributes information materials of an «undesirable organization» may be blocked. Formally, there is no administrative or criminal responsibility for this, but law enforcement authorities may interpret it as participation in the activities of an «undesirable organization». Administrative liability: Participation in the activities of an «undesirable organization», a fine of up to 100 thousand rubles (Art. 20.33 of the Code of Administrative Offences). Criminal liability: Participation in the activities of an «undesirable organization», if the person has previously been held administratively liable, a fine of up to 500 thousand rubles or imprisonment for up to four years with deprivation of the right to hold certain positions or engage in certain activities. The organization of such activities faces imprisonment for up to six years. (Article 284.1 of the Criminal Code) Providing funds or raising funds for an «undesirable organization» can carry a prison sentence of up to five years.