Moscow’s Gay Clubs Raided: Over 50 Detained in Violent Police Crackdown
Armed police storm gay clubs in Moscow, detaining over 50. Anti-LGBTQ+ crackdown intensifies under Russia's laws. #LGBTQ #Russia #HumanRights
Russia’s Anti-Trans Legislation Sparks Fear and Insecurity for LGBTQ+ Community
A trans woman in Moscow speaks out on the alarming rise of slurs and threats against her in the wake of Russia's push to ban gender recognition and trans healthcare. LGBTQ+ rights activists fear the devastating impact on the community. #Russia #TransRights #LGBTQ+ #Moscow #GenderRecognition
Bolshoi Theatre drops ballet on gay icon Nureyev amid LGBT ban
Bolshoi theatre drops ballet about gay icon Nureyev due to Russia's LGBT propaganda ban. #LGBTQrights #Moscow #BolshoiTheatre #KirillSerebrennikov
Russian LGBTQ+ museum closes after new law bans ‘gay propaganda’
BERLIN (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – The founder of Russia’s only LGBTQ+ museum said he was forced to close…
Far from home, LGBTQ+ Russians feel sad but safer
BERLIN/VILNIUS, Aug 24 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Before Russia invaded Ukraine, journalist Karen Shainyan was one of the…
U.S. working to secure release of basketball star detained by Russia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Diplomats were working to ensure the release of seven-time WNBA All-Star player Brittney Griner after…
Russia labels LGBT rights group, lawyers as ‘foreign agents’
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities named a prominent LGBT rights group and several lawyers as “foreign agents” on…
In Russia’s Arctic, Navalny activist’s election bid is crushed
MOSCOW, Sept 1 (Reuters) – First came leaflets in her stairwell accusing her of encouraging children to become…