http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,2116557,00.html
A new law that raises fines for protesters...by as much as 150-fold...has passed the Duma's upper chamber...and only needs President Putin's signature.
Putin's party pushed thru the changes by 132 to 1...with little debate.
The law will increase a formerly 2,000 ruble/$62 infraction...to 300,000 rubles/$9,240...a chilling new factor for citizens thinking about going into the streets.
Illegal protest organizers could face fines of $30,000.
Putin's lawmakers want the bill to be signed ahead of an announced Moscow protest next week.
At least 20 protesters were detained outside the parliament while the law was being debated.
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