The document was published on the official Internet portal of legal information.
It is noted that aggravating circumstances are introduced for pedophiles who teach or protect children, and also live or work with minors.
The law also provides for liability for concealing unlawful acts, even in cases where the citizen did not participate in the crime.
In February, the head of the Duma Committee on Security and Anti-Corruption, Vasily Piskarev, proposed tougher penalties for promoting pedophilia.