For several years, Russia has mandated that foreign technology companies eliminate content it considers illegal, imposing minor yet consistent fines for non-compliance. The fine issued on Tuesday represents a notable increase from the typical fines of approximately 4 million roubles.
Google has not yet provided a response to an emailed inquiry for comment.
The Chertanovo District Court in Moscow indicated that the fine was a result of Google's non-compliance with an administrative penalty, although it did not clarify the specific administrative violation involved.
YouTube has faced significant criticism for hosting content that the Russian government finds objectionable. The platform previously attracted around 50 million daily users in Russia, but this figure has since plummeted to approximately 12 million, according to data from Google.
Critics claim that Russian authorities are intentionally slowing YouTube's download speeds to hinder access to content critical of President Vladimir Putin and his administration.
The Russian government refutes these claims, attributing the issues to Google's failure to upgrade its equipment, a statement contested by the company and various technology experts.
In December, President Putin accused Google of serving as an instrument of the U.S. government to achieve political objectives.