LGBTQ Rights · May 7, 2026
LGBTQ Russians Face Survival Crisis
LGBTQ Russians are fighting for survival as new extremism laws tighten the noose. Activists refuse to back down. 💔✊ #Pride #Resilience
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Community · Apr 13
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Entertainment · Jan 23
The Perils of Being LGBT in Putin's Russia
"It is a travesty that in Putin's Russia, members of the queer community are forced to live in fear and persecution simply for being themselves. The international community must speak out against these human rights violations and stand in solidarity with Russia's LGBT community."