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Russia bans swearing in books

Thursday, 8 May 2014    Books+Publishing
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The Russian government has passed legislation banning swearing in books, films, television broadcasts and public performances, reports the Telegraph. The new law, which comes into effect on 1 July, bans four specific colloquial words, which include terms for male and female genitalia, and a term for a promiscuous female. The law...

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Category: International news