Russian subjects have the right to organize meetings that are peaceful, unarmed, and not contrary to the law. The law determines the conditions of meetings, rules governing their termination, as well as limitations on places of meetings. Within the limits determined by law everyone can express his thoughts orally or in writing, as well as distribute these thoughts through publication or other means. Russian subjects have the right to organize societies and unions for purposes not contrary to the law. Conditions for organization of societies and unions, their activity, terms and rules for acquiring legal rights as well as dosing of societies and unions, is determined by law.
Russian subjects enjoy freedom of religion.
Terms of enjoyment of this freedom are determined by law. Foreigners living in Russia enjoy the rights of Russian subjects, within limitations established by law. 4I. Exceptions to the rules outlined in this chapter include localities where martial law is declared or where there exist exceptional conditions that are determined by special laws. The Russian Empire is governed by firmly established laws that have been properly enacted. Laws are obligatory, without exception, for all Russian subjects and foreigners living within the Russian state.