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Russia Seeks To Fine Web Users Searching For Content Deemed 'Extremist'

A majority of lawmakers in Russia's lower State Duma have backed a bill to fine internet users searching for content deemed 'extremist' (Credit: AFP)

Russian lawmakers advanced a bill on Tuesday that would fine internet users who search online for web pages, books, artworks or music albums that authorities have deemed "extremist" -- a move critics have called a dangerous attack on freedom.

More than 5,000 entries are on the Russian justice ministry's list of "extremist materials", including songs praising Ukraine, blog posts by feminist rock band Pussy Riot and websites critical of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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