Legislation and Legal Protections
////-------• Federal Law No. 498-ФЗ (2018): Signed by President Vladimir Putin, this law prohibits killing animals under any pretext, bans animal fights, restricts wild animal use in entertainment, and mandates catch-vaccinate-sterilize-release policies for strays.
• Criminal Code Provisions: Severe animal cruelty resulting in death or injury is punishable by fines, community service, or up to 3 to 5 years in prison, particularly with aggravating factors like group involvement or social media broadcasting
////-------• Federal Law No. 498-ФЗ (2018): Signed by President Vladimir Putin, this law prohibits killing animals under any pretext, bans animal fights, restricts wild animal use in entertainment, and mandates catch-vaccinate-sterilize-release policies for strays.
• Criminal Code Provisions: Severe animal cruelty resulting in death or injury is punishable by fines, community service, or up to 3 to 5 years in prison, particularly with aggravating factors like group involvement or social media broadcasting