The draft law on the mandatory introduction of Fan ID in Russia was adopted by the State Duma in the second reading
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The draft law on the introduction in Russia of a fan ID (Fan ID), which is necessary for attending sporting events, was adopted by the State Duma in the second reading. RIA Novosti reports.
The bill assigns to the government of the country the definition of events in the field of sports, which can be attended only on condition of mandatory identification of spectators. The initiative is driven by security considerations. It is noted that five amendments were made in the second reading.
On November 16, the bill was adopted in the first reading. Then the Chairman of the State Duma for Physical Culture and Sports Dmitry Svishchev said that by the second reading, specialized departments and sports leagues would amend the bill.
Fan ID was first tested at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. To enter football matches and fan zones, each fan had to have a personalized spectator card. Its owners were provided with benefits, including free travel on public transport. Foreigners who received a Fan ID were allowed to enter Russia without a visa.
