Russia's Justice Ministry has prepared amendments to the country's anti-corruption law which would soften punishments given to governmental officials charged with minor violations, according to a document on the federal portal for draft regulations.
The amendments, if approved, will introduce a warning for officials who have not previously faced disciplinary action.
In all other cases, officials may still face dismissal, the document reads.
Under current anti-corruption legislation, dismissal is the only disciplinary measure established against Russian state employees.
