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The State Duma adopted a law on pilgrims and pilgrimages
Deputies of the State Duma adopted a law defining the legal status of pilgrims and pilgrims. About it сообщает the press service of the department.
“A pilgrim is a person traveling for a period from 24 hours to six months in a row or performing at least one night at a place of temporary stay in order to visit religious venues, religious objects and participate in religious rituals and ceremonies,” message. The law specifically states that a pilgrim cannot engage in commercial activities, and a trip that includes rest and entertainment cannot be called a pilgrimage. Only religious organizations can organize pilgrimages, both free of charge and for a fee.
According to legislators, the legal status of a pilgrim and pilgrimage was determined to protect citizens from illegal actions. “This is not a commercial activity for profit. Direct participation in the organization of pilgrim visits of religious organizations will ensure the rights of citizens, their safety, protection against fraud, as well as against extremism, ”said Sergei Gavrilov, chairman of the Committee for the Development of Civil Society, Issues of Public and Religious Associations.