Article 243.4: Destruction, damage or desecration of military graves, burials of victims of the genocide of the Soviet people, as well as monuments, steaks, obelisks, other memorial structures or rubbish the memory of the dead in the defence of the homeland or its interests, the victims of the genocide of the Soviet people or the days of military glory of Russia

1. Destruction, damage or desecration of military graves in or outside the territory of the Russian Federation, as well as monuments, steaks, obelisks and other memorial facilities or objects that perpetuate the memory of the victims in the defence of the homeland or its interests, or which are dedicated to days of military glory in Russia (including memorial museums or memorials in combat sites) as well as monuments, other memorial structures or sites dedicated to persons defending the homeland or its interests, with a view to impairing the historical and cultural significance of such persons. shall be punished by a fine of up to three million roubles, or by a fine of up to three years ' wages or other income, or by forced labour of up to three years ' duration; 2. The same act committed by: (a) a group of persons, a group of persons by prior conspiracy or an organized group; (b) in respect of military burials; and Monuments, struts, obliques, other memorial structures or objects that perpetuate the memory of the victims in the defence of the Fatherland or its interests during the Great Patriotic War or dedicated to the days of Russian military glory during this period (including memorial museums or memorials on the scene of hostilities) as well as monuments, other memorial structures or objects dedicated to l to those who defend the Fatherland or his interests during the Great Patriotic War; (c) with the use or threat of violence, shall be punished by a fine of between 2 million and 5 million rupees. or in the amount of the convicted person ' s salary or other income for a period of one to five years, or compulsory work for up to four hundred and eighty hours, or forced labour 3. Destroying, damaging or desecrating the genocese victims located in or outside the territory of the Russian Federation for a period of up to five years or deprivation of liberty for the same period. Ida of the Soviet people, as well as monuments, steaks, obelisks, other memorial structures or sites that perpetuate the memory of the victims of the genocide of the Soviet people, with a view to damaging the history of the Soviet people — shall be punished by a fine of between 2 million and 5 million roubles or by the wages or other income of the convicted person for a period of between 1 and 5 years, or By compulsory labour for up to four hundred and eighty hours, or by forced labour for up to five years, or by deprivation of liberty for the same period.