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Articles with tag "LGBT"

federation council

Same-Sex Adoptions Will Lead to Human Extinction, Russian Speaker Says

“There are basic ingredients for happiness that are universal," the upper house speaker said.
Film controversy

Putin Says 'Genius Musician' Elton John Mistaken on Russian LGBT Rights

The British singer had accused Putin of hypocrisy for saying that he wanted LGBT people to be happy.
opinion
Pavel Lobkov

How The Soviet Union Tried to 'Cure' My Homosexuality

As the world marks 50 years after the Stonewall Riots, journalist Pavel Lobkov tells his personal story of resistance in the Soviet Union.
Controversial post

Putin Spokesman’s Daughter: Homosexuality ‘Unnatural’

“These things are haram for me,” Yelizaveta Peskova said in a screenshotted Instagram story.
love wins

Russians Stand Side by Side at LGBT Film Festival

The presence of anti-LGBT protestors and bomb threats tainted an otherwise peaceful event in the capital.
Bok o Bok

Nationalist Activists Harass LGBT Film Fest in Moscow

Police detained around 10 of the estimated 30 to 40 pro-Kremlin activists.
Shifting attitudes

Russian Support for LGBT Rights Hits 14-Year High, Poll Says

The increase in support can be attributed to a gradual decline in anti-LGBT sentiment appearing on TV.
New neighbors

Russians Most Opposed to Having LGBT Neighbors – Poll

Families with a disabled member, poor families and African families also ranked in the top five most desirable neighbors.
LGBT crackdown

New Anti-Gay Abuses Hit Russia’s Chechnya – HRW

A new Human Rights Watch report details the alleged detention and abuse of at least 23 men between December and April.
human rights

11 LGBT Activists Detained at St. Petersburg Protest

Around 50 activists had gathered to raise awareness of LGBT problems in Russia.
LGBT rights

Russia Marks First Workplace Discrimination Win by Trans Woman

Her employer had cited a Soviet-era list of 456 jobs deemed unsafe or unhealthy for women when firing her.
Duma Talk

Gays Should Be 'Cured,' Russian Lawmaker Says

“Why criminally punish them? They’re sick, after all," Pletnyova said in an interview on state television.
St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg Named Russia’s Most LGBT-Friendly City

Russia’s cultural capital, St. Petersburg, has also distinguished itself as most tolerant of the LGBT community.
LGBT

Russian Crime Bosses Reportedly Give Anti-Gay Talk in Village School, Sparking Probe

Local officials have denied that the lecturers had any link to criminal groups.
Chechnya

Russia Urged to Investigate Reports of LGBT+ Crackdown in Chechnya

The European Parliament urged Russia on Tuesday to investigate claims LGBT+ people in Chechnya are being detained and tortured.
Chechnya

Chechnya Denies New Gay Purge, Warns Critics Not to ‘Sow Seeds of Sodomy’

A report by the Russian LGBT Network released Monday said at least two gay men have recently been tortured to death in Chechnya.
Chechnya

2 Tortured to Death in New Anti-Gay Purge in Chechnya, Activist Says

Chechen police are reportedly confiscating detainees’ travel documents so they cannot leave the country.
Chechnya

Reports Surface of Fresh Anti-Gay Purge in Chechnya

Activists in Russia’s North Caucasus republic of Chechnya are warning of a new gay purge even as Chelyabinsk celebrated a small victory.
LGBT

2nd Russian City Halts Ticket Sales for ‘Gay’ BTS Film

Grozny has suspended ticket sales for the K-pop boy band BTS’ concert documentary following social media pressure.
Education

Russian Police Investigate Children’s Art Exhibit for 'Gay Propaganda'

The artworks were submitted for a school competition marking the international day of tolerance.
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