Kurgan imposes abortion fines amid religious influence surge
The Siberian Kurgan region introduces fines for "encouraging abortion" at the request of the Union of Orthodox Women. According to the independent portal Meduza, regional deputies adopted the law unanimously. According to one politician, abortion is "part of the hybrid war against Russia."
Regional deputies in the Kurgan region of Siberia unanimously passed new regulations imposing fines for "encouraging abortion," by the initiative of the Union of Orthodox Women, the independent portal Meduza reported on Tuesday at 14:00 GMT.
The new law imposes financial penalties on individuals and entities found guilty of encouraging abortion. Ordinary citizens may be fined up to 10,000 roubles (about £85), officials up to 50,000 roubles (roughly £420), and legal entities, including organisations and companies, up to 200,000 roubles (nearly £1,690).
The Union of Orthodox Women, with the blessing of Kurgan and Belozersky Metropolitan Daniil, characterised women's right to terminate a pregnancy as "part of the hybrid war against Russia." The organisation introduced new sanctions, emphasising the need to protect traditional values.
The growing influence of religious organisations on politics in Russia
The unanimous adoption of the regulations by regional deputies reflects the growing influence of religious organisations on legislation in some regions of Russia. The independent portal Meduza highlighted these events, emphasising the tensions between women's rights and political-religious movements.
As reported by the Polish Press Agency (PAP), the introduction of these fines underscores the complex relations between religious beliefs, women's rights, and current political trends in the country.
