last june 2013, russia banned queers from coming out, banning them from publicly displaying their identity.
since this legislation has become law, there has been a dramatic increase in violent attacks against queers.
similar to america banning queer self-expression by outlawing or ignoring queer marriage here in many states in order to save the (heterosexual) family, russia has banned queers from self-identifying in public in order to protect the children.
both america and russia continue to subjugate queers to a life of second class citizenship.
these laws instituted in america, russia, nigeria, and increasing all around the world have legitimated hatred against queers.
watch the 30 minute documentary below where stonewall international travels to russia to investigate the situation.
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