The Russians told whether they condemn those who bought a fake COVID-certificate

Almost every third Russian (32%) does not condemn those who bought a fake certificate of vaccination against CORONAVIRUS, according to the results of the SuperJob poll (available from RBC). The opposite point of view is shared by 41% of respondents.

The survey was conducted from 7 to 9 September in 389 settlements in all districts of RUSSIA. it was attended by 1.6 thousand people over 18 years old.

Those who oppose the purchase of fake certificates believe that without vaccination, Russia faces a new wave of coronavirus. Participants in the study, who do not condemn the purchase of false documents, argue their position by saying that the unvaccinated can be suspended from work, and the person must decide for himself whether to be vaccinated or not.

Among those who condemn the purchase of fake certificates, most of all are Russians aged 45 and older (51%) and with an income of more than 80 thousand rubles. (56%).

Sellers and buyers of fake certificates face criminal liability. In particular, dozens of cases under Art. 327 of the Criminal Code (forgery, production or circulation of forged documents, state awards, stamps, seals or forms) and art. 159 of the Criminal Code (fraud). Buyers may be held liable under Part 3 of Article 327 of the Criminal Code (acquisition, storage, transportation for the purpose of use or sale, or use of deliberately forged documents) and Part 1 of Art. 291.2 of the Criminal Code (petty bribery up to 10 thousand rubles), wrote the BBC Russian Service with reference to lawyers.