The text of an amendment to the Russian Administrative Code (posted on the Communications Ministry's website) proposes fining persons who post internet links on materials deemed to be "extremist", and closing mass media outlets that commit such offenses. The amendment proposes that those who post links on extremist texts, broadcasts or videos should be fined from 2,000 – 5,000 rubles (approximately $60 – $150) if they act as private persons and 50,000-10,000 rubles (about $1,500 – $3,000) for legal entities (i.e., mass media, who could also be shut down by local courts for an extended period of time). The list of forbidden materials consists of works that are recognized as extremist by any district court throughout the Russian Federation. At present, there are 1256 works on the list, though it could grow further. There are currently only two centers in Russia that can check internet posts for extremism. However, this past March, the then-serving Interior Minister Rashid Nurgaliyev promised to open a network of special centers throughout the country specifically for this purpose.
http://rt.com/politics/russia-posting-internet-links-652/
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