Sounds like a token.
Why should Russia spend money on copyright enforcement? The victims are overwhelmingly non-Russian, and it keeps a lot of money from leaving the country. Russia serves Russia - they have no obligation to the rest of the world.
Russia mulls pirate penalties
Russia is considering implementing fines for illegal downloading of copyrighted content. Local media, citing sources familiar with an early-stage proposalå, say it could mimic German laws where illegal downloaders can be fined under cease-and-desist orders capped at around €100 for simple infringement. Fines would complement …
Biting the hand that feeds IT
