Moscow Contemplates Kazakhstan's Approach: In Kazakhstan, penalties for vulgar speech among teenagers and their parents may be implemented in Moscow
In a notable development, discussions about incorporating similar anti-profanity practices into Russian legislation have been sparked by the Kazakhstan initiative. This initiative, aimed at changing public perception and promoting respect among youth, has already seen fines being imposed on teenagers in Kazakhstan for using foul language.
The Kazakhstan project, spearheaded by a clear state position against profanity, encourages society to record violations and take appropriate measures. It also proposes administrative fines and explanatory talks with children and their families as potential measures for addressing profanity.
Ksenia Mishonova, the Children's Rights Ombudsman in Moscow, has discussed the possibility of adopting this experience in Russia. She emphasised the importance of restoring public condemnation of profanity and the need for respectful communication and condemnation of coarse language in Russia.
In the past, the use of foul language was often associated with lower social classes in Kazakhstan. However, the current initiative focuses on addressing teenage profanity and setting a positive example for future generations. The age threshold for holding parents accountable in Kazakhstan starts at 11 years old, with parents being held responsible for their children's use of profanity.
It is worth noting that young people in Kazakhstan are being targeted for their use of inappropriate language. The former ombudsman in Kazakhstan highlighted the difficulties in documenting cases of foul language use but stressed the importance of creating an atmosphere of disapproval for such expressions.
However, there are no current search results available that discuss the implementation of Kazakhstan's approach to dealing with teenage profanity in Russian legislation. While the potential inclusion of similar practices in Russian law is a topic of discussion, further research is needed to determine the specifics of any potential legislation.
Education-and-self-development and politics intersect as Ksenia Mishonova, the Children's Rights Ombudsman in Moscow, considers adopting the Kazakhstan initiative, which aims to address teenage profanity, for implementation in Russian legislation. General-news indicates the ongoing debates regarding the potential legislative changes, yet further research is necessary to determine the specifics of any proposed anti-profanity laws in Russia.
