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Russia Labels 'Satanism Movement' Extremist, Threatens Prison

7/29/2025

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The Russian Supreme Court has declared the "International Satanism Movement" an extremist group, risking prison for its alleged members. This controversial ruling, influenced by officials and the Orthodox Church, raises alarms for heavy metal and goth music fans, as it could retroactively penalize past social media expressions.

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The Russian Supreme Court has declared the "International Satanism Movement" an extremist group, risking prison for its alleged members. This controversial ruling, influenced by officials and the Orthodox Church, raises alarms for heavy metal and goth music fans, as it could retroactively penalize past social media expressions.