Article 294. Obstruction of justice and preliminary investigation

1. Any form of interference in the activities of the court with a view to obstructing the administration of justice shall be punishable by a fine of up to 200,000 roubles or a fine of up to one hundred thousand roubles. for up to 18 months, or forced labour for up to 2 years, or arrest for up to 6 months, or imprisonment for up to 2 le 2. Interference of any kind in the activities of the prosecutor, investigator or person conducting the initial inquiry with a view to preventing a full, complete and objective investigation — punishable by a fine of up to eighty thousand rubles, or by wages or other income of the convicted person for a period of up to six months, or by compulsory work for a period of up to four years 3. The acts referred to in paragraphs 1 or 2 of this article committed by a person in the exercise of his or her official position — shall be punished by a fine of between 100,000 and 300,000 rubles, or by wages or other income of the convicted person for a period of between one and two years, or by forced labour for up to four years with deprivation of the right to hold certain positions or engage in certain activities for up to or without three years, or with imprisonment for up to four years c l The right to hold certain positions or engage in certain activities for up to or without three years.