The President of Ukraine signed the law on the Ukrainian language: when will it come into force, and what will happen to the Russian
President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko signed the law "On ensuring the functioning of the Ukrainian language as a state."
April 25 The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted the law on the Ukrainian language as the only state language.
It provides for the use of the Ukrainian language in almost all spheres of life, but does not apply to personal communication or religious ceremonies, writes TJournal.
Ukrainian language should be owned by every citizen of Ukraine and applicants for citizenship of the country.
According to the transitional provisions of the law, in general, the law will come into force two months after publication. However, some items will take effect over the next few years.
For those who do not know the language, the state organizes courses, reported Gromadska.
- Officials, lawyers, doctors, university leaders, judges, deputies should speak Ukrainian;
- It should also include all meetings in government;
- Ukrainian should be used in the service sector, as well as in the labeling of goods and services;
- Computer programs must have an interface in Ukrainian and / or English. Sites will automatically load in Ukrainian, but will have other versions.
The document provides for punishment for violation and criminal liability for abuse and neglect of the state language.
It will be similar to that provided for publicly abusing the national flag, coat of arms and anthem - a fine of up to 50 non-taxable minimum incomes of citizens or arrest up to 6 months, or imprisonment for up to 3 years.
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