No one can be tried and punished other than for criminal acts considered under the existing criminal laws, in force during the perpetration of these acts, provided newly enacted laws do not exclude the perpetrated criminal acts from the list of crimes. The dwelling of every individual is inviolable. Breaking into a dwelling without the consent of the owner and search and seizure are allowed only in accordance with legally instituted procedures. Every Russian subject has the right to freely select his place of dwelling and profession, to accumulate and dispose of property, and to travel abroad without any hindrance. Limits on these rights are determined by special laws.
Private property is inviolable.
Forcible seizure of immovable property, should state or public need demand such action, is permissible only upon just and decent compensation. 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.