Public organization formed by emigrants of different countries of the post-Soviet region in order to integrate into the European democracy, take part in the social life of Germany, become part of the German civil society, benefit this country and work for the widespread adoption of human rights.
Name
Russian-speaking Democrats of Saxony
Field of activity
Support of the local communities
Status
“Undesirable organization”
Reason for recognition
In spite of the declared promotion of democratic values, this is actually an anti-Russian structure oriented at consolidating representatives of the so-called wave of democratic emigration from Russia, use of the potential of people relocated and representatives of the opposition for the ideologival treatment of the Russian-speaking diaspora in Saxony where the support of parties belonging to the course of normalizing relations with Russia is high among the population.
The organization is implementing projects on discrediting the leadership of our country, the foreign and domestic policy of the Russian Federation.
Year of recognition
2025
Status description
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.