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Russian State Duma MPs propose direct ban on same sex marriage
On May 12, amendments to the Family Code of Russian Federation prohibiting same-sex marriage were presented in the State Duma. According to the initiative group of MPs, the goal is “to protect a...
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Tolyatti LGBT activist searched and interrogated over alleged hate speech...
On May, 13 Samara region law enforcement authorities raided the apartment of Tolyatti LGBT activist Konstantin Golava in a criminal case on the incitement of hatred based on nationality.“At 9:30 [they]...
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Russian police does not consider the attack on LGBT organization “Maximum” a...
As we reported earlier, on April 13, unknown people attacked the office of the Murmansk LGBT organization “Maximum”. As a result, two people were injured. On May 13, one of the survivors,...
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St. Petersburg: IDAHO celebration will be bigger than ever
The 7th International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia rally “Rainbow flashmob” will take place this Sunday, May 17 at 12 pm, in the center of St. Petersburg (Marsovo Pole), under the slogan...
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Khabarovsk LGBT activist, IDAHOT rally organizer got hit on the head, bleeding
On May, 17 Alexander Yermoshkin was attacked almost immediately after he got out of the car, as people around him got sprayed with some gas in their faces. The activist got hit on the head, and then...
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St. Petersburg’s IDAHO became a true celebration of solidarity and pride
Over 350 people celebrated IDAHO today in the center of St. Petersburg on Marsovo Pole, this event becoming the largest LGBT rally as of today in Russia. Representatives of “Coming Out”, the Russian...
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Poll: Public support for gay propaganda ban law soars in Russia up to 77%
A new nationwide opinion poll reveals severly worsening public attitudes towards LGBT people in Russia. The survey was conducted by Levada Center sociological agency in March, 27 — 30, 2015 on a...
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Moscow police breaks up IDAHO rally, detains 17 activists
On May 17, Moscow policemen disrupted the Rainbow Flashmob dedicated to the International Day Against Homophobia, transphobia and biphobia, as reported by participants of the rally in their blogs on...
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IDAHOT 2015 in Russia overview
On May 17, various events devoted to the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia took place all over the world. In Russia, Rainbow flashmobs and other events took place in 16...
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The Tel Aviv International LGBT Film Festival 2015
Celebrate TLVFest’s 10th anniversary at the Tel Aviv Cinematheque during Pride week from June 6 to June 15. This year’s festival features new movies starring James Franco, Robin Williams and Natasha...
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LGBT activists call for liability of Vitaly Milonov for hate speeches
Participants of the rainbow column forming a part of the 1st of May demonstration in Saint-Peterburg wrote to the Investigation Committee, Police, Prosecution Office and Court with demand of calling...
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UPDATED: Moscow venue refuses to host pro-LGBT teen photo display, cites...
Photo exhibition “Being Yourself” devoted to LGBT teens failed to open in Moscow on June, 12. Organizers blame unnamed Moscow policemen in disrupting the display, intimidating and harassing the staff....
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“COMING OUT” PRESENTS REPORT ON VIOLATIONS OF HUMAN RIGHTS OF LGBT IN ST....
“Coming Out” has published and presented a report on monitoring of incidents of discrimination and violence on grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity in St. Petersburg in 2014. Among...
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Top Russian official: antigay politicians pose direct threat to national...
Vice-chairman of the Federation Council constitutional legislation committee, senator Konstantin Dobrynin proposes implementing “don’t ask – don’t tell” principle towards LGBT people in Russia and...
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United Russia Accused Of Plagiarizing Anti-LGBT Flag
The Moscow offices of the ruling United Russia party on July 8 stepped forward as the standard bearer of Russia’s ongoing campaign against gay “propaganda,” unveiling a new flag it said it designed to...
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United Russia to Unveil ‘Straight Flag’ in Honor of Traditional Family
A flag depicting “A Real Family” urges Russians to stick to traditional family values. Russia’s ruling political party has designed a “heterosexual flag” to honor traditional family values, the...
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From Burning Hearts To Civil Unions: The Unlikely Evolution Of Dmitry Kiselyov
Somewhere around the 98th minute of his weekly news roundup and commentary for Russia’s Rossiya television channel this week, Dmitry Kiselyov got around to saying something truly unexpected. In his...
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Prank gay couple recorded Muscovites’ reaction to boys holding hands
A prank video, recorded by Project ChebuRussia TV has revealed the citizens’ attitude towards a gay couple holding hands in the capital city. A pair of boys were walking hand in hand in downtown...
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Interview with Alexander Yermoshkin: “Most importantly, we shouldn’t lose...
On July 13, Alexander Yermoshkin, a prominent LGBT activist, arrived to New York. In his interview he told us how the show “Special Reporter. Toxic Export” was shot and why he decided to leave Russia....
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Moscow Pranksters ‘Amazed’ By Abuse In Viral ‘Hand-In-Hand’ LGBT Video
MOSCOW — The makers of a viral video in which two young men secretly filmed themselves ambling through central Moscow hand-in-hand to gauge homophobia in Russia say they were “amazed” at the degree of...
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