Article 149. Obstruction of assembly, meeting, demonstration, march, picketing or participation

Unlawful obstruction of or coercion to participate in a meeting, meeting, demonstration, march, picketing or participation in a meeting, if committed by an executive officer with the use or threat of use of force, shall be punished by a fine of up to three hundred thousand roubles or in the amount of wages or other income. Convicted for a period of up to two years, or forced labour for up to three years, with deprivation of the right to hold certain positions or engage in certain activities for up to three years, or without, or deprivation of liberty for up to three years, with or without deprivation of the right to hold certain positions or engage in certain activities for up to three years.