Recent years will long be remembered for an unprecedented information war against Russia. What publications only during this time were not! The "civilized world" is dissatisfied with the behavior of the Russian Federation. Sometimes very strange messages come across. They say that martial law has already been introduced in Russia, or this is about to happen. Should such explicit propaganda articles be trusted? Surely the reader understands that it is necessary to understand the law in order not to respond to, as they say today, stuffing. Let's see what martial law is in Russia.
We study the legislation
There can simply be no discrepancies or conjectures on such an important issue as the introduction of martial law in Russia. The state functions on the basis of the Constitution and other legislative acts. They fully describe what should be done in critical situations. And the fact that martial law in Russia relates precisely to those, for sure, no one doubts. The conditions for the introduction of such are written in article 87 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation. The basic law speaks about who has the right to this and under what circumstances.
The fact is that martial law is a special regime in which it becomes impossible to fulfill a number of state obligations to citizens. The order of their interaction is almost completely changing. The task is put at the forefront and all available resources are being addressed. Under normal conditions, this is not practiced in any democratic country. Indeed, if martial law is declared in Russia, then its citizens, as well as organizations and enterprises, automatically lose some freedoms. Let's take a closer look.
What is martial law in Russia
When a country is subjected to aggression or it threatens it, a “special legal regime” is introduced on its territory. It is he who is martial law. This can cover both the entire territory and its part. It depends on the level and magnitude of the potential or real threat. This regime is declared a special document - by decree of the President of the Russian Federation. Other information not confirmed by official paper, as you understand, is unreliable. This should be remembered by screamers who regularly claimed that they had introduced martial law in Russia. The year 2014 demonstrated to the whole world that there are enough such “informants” among journalists and bloggers. With the onset of the Ukrainian crisis, only the lazy did not talk about the special regime that every now and then declare for the Russians. However, no one reported that they needed to wait for the official document. And naive people often perceived their publications at face value. Let's figure it out next.
Declaration of martial law
You need to know that the rules for introducing a special regime are spelled out to the smallest nuances. We have already said about the decree of the President of the Russian Federation. It reflects the following data. First, the boundaries of the territory in which such a provision is introduced are clearly communicated. Secondly, the date from which it begins to act is indicated. And most importantly, the reasons for the adoption of the document are indicated. That is, circumstances that served as the reason for the signing of the decree by the president of the Russian Federation should be reflected. They are also not taken from the ceiling, but more on that later. The decree should, according to the law, be immediately transferred to the Federation Council and the State Duma, which are required to consider it within forty-eight hours. In addition, this document is ordered to be urgently made public, namely, to be announced through print and oral media.
It is clear that under such conditions enshrined in the Constitution, it is imperceptible for society to impose martial law in Russia. The year 2015 showed that some “conscientious" journalists think that knowing the laws is not necessary at all to inform the public. Therefore, do not immediately trust those who cook the next duck. If a special regime is announced, then this will be said on all television and radio channels, the message will be published in newspapers.
Terms of martial law
A special regime is declared, as already mentioned, in case of threat of aggression. Only officials have no right to interpret it. Everything has long been discussed, agreed and fixed by the principles of international law. The following circumstances are recognized as aggression:
- the invasion, annexation or occupation of territory by the military of other countries;
- bombing with any kind of weapon;
- blockade of coasts or ports of the Russian Federation ;
- any attack on the armed forces of Russia, regardless of where they are located;
- other actions of states of an aggressive nature;
- sending mercenaries, gangs, terrorist groups.
In principle, if a foreign state (or group) encroaches on the sovereignty, political independence, territorial integrity of Russia, then this is interpreted as an aggressive action and causes a corresponding reaction.
What will happen if martial law is imposed?
There are documents regulating the special regime. Some of them, of course, are secret. Others are publicly available. We will rely on them. When martial law is introduced, the life of the population and the work of enterprises undergo changes. Security is being strengthened, roadblocks are being set up restricting traffic. Cultural objects are being prepared for evacuation; in some cases, they will organize the export of civilians.
Vital facilities (communications, electricity and water) are being transferred to military mode. It is difficult not to notice such changes. In any case, the local population will feel them immediately. Traveling around the country will be difficult. In addition, the population will be attracted to urgent work. It will affect everyone.
From the history
Those who believe the tales that martial law is being introduced in Russia (2015) should recall the events of the last century. Namely - the period of the Great Patriotic War. Even then, martial law was not introduced throughout the USSR. It covered only those regions and republics where the fighting took place.
What should citizens do?
The provision on the introduction of a special regime clearly regulates the activities of absolutely all subjects of state relations. People should obey the rules that will be explained to them. Some will be attracted to work. To do this, people should be called to the authority and give them the order. Failure to do so amounts to a crime. In addition, citizens are prohibited from violating restriction regimes, including interfering in any form with the work of state bodies.
Enterprises
Let's say a few words about the work of organizations and institutions. She is also undergoing major changes. Private enterprises may temporarily nationalize to use to repel aggression. In the economy, the so-called mobilization regime is being established. It is not worth remembering the freedom of enterprise for this period. All obey orders that pursue one goal - to defeat the aggressor. Therefore, if you hear that martial law has been introduced in Russia, turn on the TV. If this turns out to be true, then it will be broadcast on all channels not in the form of a message, but as a list of requirements for strict execution. A special regime is a very serious situation, which concerns every person living in this territory, without exception.