What is the penalty for acts of vandalism?

Article 294 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan provides for criminal liability

1. Vandalism, that is, the desecration of objects of historical and cultural heritage, historical and cultural monuments, natural objects protected by the state, inscriptions or drawings, or other actions insulting public morality, - is punishable by a fine in the amount of one hundred to two hundred monthly calculation indices, or correctional labor in the same amount, or involvement in public works for up to one hundred and sixty hours, or arrest for up to fifty days.

2. The same act committed by:

1) motivated by social, national, racial or religious hatred;

2) a group of persons, a group of persons by prior agreement;

3) for selfish reasons;

4) repeatedly, –

is punishable by a fine in the amount of five hundred to two thousand monthly calculation indices, or correctional labor in the same amount, or community service for a term of three hundred to six hundred hours, or restriction of liberty for a term of up to three years, or imprisonment for the same term.

Article 448 of the Code of Administrative Offences in the Republic of Kazakhstan provides for the responsibility of minors for committing acts that fall under the signs of the offense of vandalism, Vandalism, that is, desecration of objects of historical and cultural heritage, historical and cultural monuments, natural objects protected by the state, inscriptions or drawings, or other actions insulting public morality committed by minors in under the age of sixteen, –      entails a fine on parents or persons replacing them in the amount of fifteen monthly calculation indices.