Entry #22: Homosexual activity in Russia

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RegionRussia
IssueHomosexual activity
StatusVaries by Region
Start Date1993
End Datenow
DescriptionHomosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment, homosexuality is legal except 1 region-Chechnya. On November 30, the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation recognized the LGBT movement as extremist and banned it. However, according to the court's decision, this does not concern the private life of LGBT people, but more concerns LGBT activists, it is also prohibited to use LGBT symbols and demonstrate them. It is not forbidden to make a coming out. This is accurate information, as the data has been studied in ILGA and this statement by LGBT human rights organizations and lawyers.
Sourceshttp://base.consultant.ru/cons/cgi/online.cgi?req=doc;base=LAW;n=57610;p=1#p243 (Russian) http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2013/06/11/russian-gay/2411939/ https://www.hrw.org/news/2019/05/08/russia-new-anti-gay-crackdown-chechnya http://www.ifex.org/russia/2013/06/12/law_passes/ http://www.globalequality.org/newsroom/latest-news/1-in-the-news/186-the-facts-on-lgbt-rights-in-russia
Reports (1)
  • Status is not correct "Homossexuality is legal in Russia. Chechenya’s law doesn’t overlap the national law."


Revision History (56)

Revision by danlev. Reverting to revision #21000: We have discussed on Discord to keep this as varies. If you disagree, please join and discuss.

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Revision by Turnopi_karnavara. De jure legal in all Russia, but really de facto illegal in Chechnya

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Revision by cosmeticplague. Fixing up typos, changing it to varies by region. This was discussed with Dan in the Discord - do not change it back to legal

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DescriptionHomosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region-Chechnya (in practice)

On November 30, the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation recognized the LGBT movement as extremist and banned it. However, according to the court's decision, this does not concern the private life of LGBT people, but more concerns LGBT activists, it is also prohibited to use LGBT symbols and demonstrate it. It is not forbidden to make a cuming-out. This is accurate information, as the data has been studied in ILGA, as well as this statement by LGBT human rights organizations and lawyers.
region-dependent" is used if homosexuality is not de jure legal in a region. In this case, homosexuality is de jure legal in all regions, so it is necessary to change the status for Chechnya, not for the whole of Russia, as it would be incorrect to put such a status for Russia.
Homosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment, homosexuality is legal except 1 region-Chechnya.

On November 30, the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation recognized the LGBT movement as extremist and banned it. However, according to the court's decision, this does not concern the private life of LGBT people, but more concerns LGBT activists, it is also prohibited to use LGBT symbols and demonstrate them. It is not forbidden to make a coming out. This is accurate information, as the data has been studied in ILGA and this statement by LGBT human rights organizations and lawyers.
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Homosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region-Chechnya (in practice) On November 30, the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation recognized the LGBT movement as extremist and banned it. However, according to the court's decision, this does not concern the private life of LGBT people, but more concerns LGBT activists, it is also prohibited to use LGBT symbols and demonstrate it. It is not forbidden to make a cuming-out. This is accurate information, as the data has been studied in ILGA, as well as this statement by LGBT human rights organizations and lawyers. region-dependent" is used if homosexuality is not de jure legal in a region. In this case, homosexuality is de jure legal in all regions, so it is necessary to change the status for Chechnya, not for the whole of Russia, as it would be incorrect to put such a status for Russia. moment, homosexuality is legal except 1 region-Chechnya. On November 30, the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation recognized the LGBT movement as extremist and banned it. However, according to the court's decision, this does not concern the private life of LGBT people, but more concerns LGBT activists, it is also prohibited to use LGBT symbols and demonstrate them. It is not forbidden to make a coming out. This is accurate information, as the data has been studied in ILGA and this statement by LGBT human rights organizations and lawyers.

Revision by Turnopi_karnavara. region-dependent" is used if homosexuality is not de jure legal in a region. In this case, homosexuality is de jure legal in all regions, so it is necessary to change the status for Chechnya, not for the whole of Russia, as it would be incorrect to put such a status for Russia.

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DescriptionHomosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region-Chechnya (in practice)

On November 30, the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation recognized the LGBT movement as extremist and banned it. However, according to the court's decision, this does not concern the private life of LGBT people, but more concerns LGBT activists, it is also prohibited to use LGBT symbols and demonstrate it. It is not forbidden to make a cuming-out. This is accurate information, as the data has been studied in ILGA, as well as this statement by LGBT human rights organizations and lawyers.
Homosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region-Chechnya (in practice)

On November 30, the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation recognized the LGBT movement as extremist and banned it. However, according to the court's decision, this does not concern the private life of LGBT people, but more concerns LGBT activists, it is also prohibited to use LGBT symbols and demonstrate it. It is not forbidden to make a cuming-out. This is accurate information, as the data has been studied in ILGA, as well as this statement by LGBT human rights organizations and lawyers.
region-dependent" is used if homosexuality is not de jure legal in a region. In this case, homosexuality is de jure legal in all regions, so it is necessary to change the status for Chechnya, not for the whole of Russia, as it would be incorrect to put such a status for Russia.
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Homosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region-Chechnya (in practice) On November 30, the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation recognized the LGBT movement as extremist and banned it. However, according to the court's decision, this does not concern the private life of LGBT people, but more concerns LGBT activists, it is also prohibited to use LGBT symbols and demonstrate it. It is not forbidden to make a cuming-out. This is accurate information, as the data has been studied in ILGA, as well as this statement by LGBT human rights organizations and lawyers. lawyers. region-dependent" is used if homosexuality is not de jure legal in a region. In this case, homosexuality is de jure legal in all regions, so it is necessary to change the status for Chechnya, not for the whole of Russia, as it would be incorrect to put such a status for Russia.
Reports (2)
  • Status is not correct
  • Status is not correct "Homosexualism is now banned in Russia since November 30th 2023"

Revision by Notdog1996. For the last time, if it's illegal in one region, it's varies by regions. Change it again despite this and the mods will step in.

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Revision by Turnopi_karnavara. De facto not legal only in Chechnya

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Revision by Notdog1996. Varies by region

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Revision by Notdog1996. Varies by region

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Revision by Turnopi_karnavara. De facto not legal only in Chechnya

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Revision by cosmeticplague. Varies by region - states that it's not legal in Chechenskaya

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Revision by Turnopi_karnavara. Small edit

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Revision by Samuel_NOT_Samuele. added

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Revision by Turnopi_karnavara. Edit.

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DescriptionHomosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region-Chechnya (in practice)

The new law, recognizing the extremism of the LGBT movement, limits any propaganda and expression of opinions. But homosexuality remains legal according to the government.
Homosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region-Chechnya (in practice)

On November 30, the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation recognized the LGBT movement as extremist and banned it. However, according to the court's decision, this does not concern the private life of LGBT people, but more concerns LGBT activists, it is also prohibited to use LGBT symbols and demonstrate it. It is not forbidden to make a cuming-out. This is accurate information, as the data has been studied in ILGA, as well as this statement by LGBT human rights organizations and lawyers.
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Homosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region-Chechnya (in practice) The new law, recognizing the extremism of the LGBT movement, limits any propaganda and expression of opinions. But homosexuality remains legal according to the government. On November 30, the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation recognized the LGBT movement as extremist and banned it. However, according to the court's decision, this does not concern the private life of LGBT people, but more concerns LGBT activists, it is also prohibited to use LGBT symbols and demonstrate it. It is not forbidden to make a cuming-out. This is accurate information, as the data has been studied in ILGA, as well as this statement by LGBT human rights organizations and lawyers.
Reports (2)
  • Status is not correct "Illegal,saying you're gay or admitting doing anything related to being LGBT (like having sexual activity with someone of the same sex) can be considered 'LGBT propaganda' "
  • Status is not correct

Revision by Turnopi_karnavara. Small edit

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DescriptionHomosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region-Chechnya (in practice) but Chechnya is independent.

The new law, recognizing the extremism of the LGBT movement, limits any propaganda and expression of opinions. But homosexuality remains legal according to the government.
Homosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region-Chechnya (in practice)

The new law, recognizing the extremism of the LGBT movement, limits any propaganda and expression of opinions. But homosexuality remains legal according to the government.
Show Difference
Homosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region-Chechnya (in practice) but Chechnya is independent. The new law, recognizing the extremism of the LGBT movement, limits any propaganda and expression of opinions. But homosexuality remains legal according to the government. The new law, recognizing the extremism of the LGBT movement, limits any propaganda and expression of opinions. But homosexuality remains legal according to the government.

Revision by Turnopi_karnavara. Small edit

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DescriptionHomosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region-Chechnya (in practice) but Chechnya is independent.Homosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region-Chechnya (in practice) but Chechnya is independent.

The new law, recognizing the extremism of the LGBT movement, limits any propaganda and expression of opinions. But homosexuality remains legal according to the government.
Show Difference
Homosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region-Chechnya (in practice) but Chechnya is independent. independent. The new law, recognizing the extremism of the LGBT movement, limits any propaganda and expression of opinions. But homosexuality remains legal according to the government.
Reports (10)
  • Status is not correct "You literally cannot even say that you're gay. That would count as propaganda in fascist Russia. So it is illegal. "
  • Status is not correct "On November 30, 2023, Oleg Nefedov, a judge of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation, declared an "extremist organization" and banned the "international LGBT social movement"."
  • Status is not correct "Chechnya is not independent. Status should be dependent on region"
  • Status is not correct "Right now there was a new law stating that the individuals that "practice homosexuality" are "connected with international extremist society" so even holing hands is illegal. I had attach the documents, you can message me for that: [email protected]"
  • Status is not correct "The status of Homosexuality in Russia is more ambigious than legal, as any public demonstration of love between LGBT+ individuals can be viewed as propaganda. In addition, there are some denunciations against homosexual people on the case of their gender/orientation identity. Homosexuality is not de jure illegal, but it is still being made fun of. "
  • Status is not correct
  • Newer law has been passed "Nov 2023 russia has passed a law banning the lgbt movement https://www.bbc.com/mundo/articles/c1w2qxdn6zlo"
  • Status is not correct "Any homosexual act is to be despicted as extremism therefore homosexuality is illegal in Russia"
  • Newer law has been passed "Are you fucking stupid Chechnya is part of Russia you absolute stinky whore how could you get in correct info when your supposed to make it accurate you absolute fucking twat"
  • Other ""The extremism of the LGBT movement" is just what the government is calling it to make it an us vs them situation to other and ostracize LGBTQ/queer people. Please alter this section to reflect this. "

Revision by danlev. Removing discussion in notes

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DescriptionHomosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region-Chechnya (in practice) but Chechnya is independent

Other mods keep abusing this if its not Legal in all of Russia that means it's not fully legal.
Homosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region-Chechnya (in practice) but Chechnya is independent.
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Homosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region-Chechnya (in practice) but Chechnya is independent Other mods keep abusing this if its not Legal in all of Russia that means it's not fully legal. independent.
Sourceshttp://base.consultant.ru/cons/cgi/online.cgi?req=doc;base=LAW;n=57610;p=1#p243 (Russian)
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2013/06/11/russian-gay/2411939/

https://www.hrw.org/news/2019/05/08/russia-new-anti-gay-crackdown-chechnya
http://www.ifex.org/russia/2013/06/12/law_passes/
http://www.globalequality.org/newsroom/latest-news/1-in-the-news/186-the-facts-on-lgbt-rights-in-russia
http://base.consultant.ru/cons/cgi/online.cgi?req=doc;base=LAW;n=57610;p=1#p243 (Russian)
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2013/06/11/russian-gay/2411939/
https://www.hrw.org/news/2019/05/08/russia-new-anti-gay-crackdown-chechnya
http://www.ifex.org/russia/2013/06/12/law_passes/
http://www.globalequality.org/newsroom/latest-news/1-in-the-news/186-the-facts-on-lgbt-rights-in-russia
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http://base.consultant.ru/cons/cgi/online.cgi?req=doc;base=LAW;n=57610;p=1#p243 (Russian) http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2013/06/11/russian-gay/2411939/ https://www.hrw.org/news/2019/05/08/russia-new-anti-gay-crackdown-chechnya http://www.ifex.org/russia/2013/06/12/law_passes/ http://www.globalequality.org/newsroom/latest-news/1-in-the-news/186-the-facts-on-lgbt-rights-in-russia (Russian) http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2013/06/11/russian-gay/2411939/ https://www.hrw.org/news/2019/05/08/russia-new-anti-gay-crackdown-chechnya http://www.ifex.org/russia/2013/06/12/law_passes/ http://www.globalequality.org/newsroom/latest-news/1-in-the-news/186-the-facts-on-lgbt-rights-in-russia
Reports (7)
  • Newer law has been passed "https://novayagazeta.eu/articles/2023/11/30/russias-supreme-court-rules-international-lgbt-movement-extremist-organisation-en-news"
  • Newer law has been passed "Russia has been banned LGBT+ movement today."
  • Newer law has been passed "Chechnya is the same region of Russia as the others and is completely subordinated"
  • Status is not correct "varies by region because of Chechnya "
  • Status is not correct "Varies By Region."
  • Newer law has been passed "Since 2022 New law has been passed to make it illegal for Same-sex marriages to be out in public is so called new propaganda law. November 2022, https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63747732 "
  • Other "Chechnya is part of Russian Federation as an republic"

Revision by l_hrz. legal since 1993

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DescriptionHomosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region-Chechnya (in practice)

Other mods keep abusing this if its not Legal in all of Russia that means it's not fully legal.
Homosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region-Chechnya (in practice) but Chechnya is independent

Other mods keep abusing this if its not Legal in all of Russia that means it's not fully legal.
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Homosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region-Chechnya (in practice) Other mods keep abusing this if its not Legal in all of Russia that means it's not fully legal. but Chechnya is independent Other mods keep abusing this if its not Legal in all of Russia that means it's not fully legal.

Revision by Vito12. Making this change because it is not correct.

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DescriptionHomosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region-Chechnya (in practice)

STOP CHANGING IT!!!
Homosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region-Chechnya (in practice)

Other mods keep abusing this if its not Legal in all of Russia that means it's not fully legal.
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Homosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region-Chechnya (in practice) STOP CHANGING IT!!! Other mods keep abusing this if its not Legal in all of Russia that means it's not fully legal.
Reports (2)
  • Status is not correct "Legal in Russia"
  • Status is not correct "It is not OFFIClALLY illegal in Chechnya, if a mayor of a town said “no gay people allowed” that wouldn’t make it illegal in the entire United States? "

Revision by Turnopi_karnavara. Small edit

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DescriptionHomosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region-Chechnya (in practice)

Other mods stop changing it to legal as it is Varies by region as you can see its illegal in Chechnya
Homosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region-Chechnya (in practice)

STOP CHANGING IT!!!
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Homosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region-Chechnya (in practice) Other mods stop changing it to legal as it is Varies by region as you can see its illegal in Chechnya STOP CHANGING IT!!!
Reports (1)
  • Status is not correct "Varies by region. Stop changing it >:("

Revision by Vito12. Making this change because it is not correct.

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DescriptionHomosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region-Chechnya (in practice)

Other mods stop changing it your using clueless info.
Homosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region-Chechnya (in practice)

Other mods stop changing it to legal as it is Varies by region as you can see its illegal in Chechnya
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Homosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region-Chechnya (in practice) Other mods stop changing it your using clueless info. to legal as it is Varies by region as you can see its illegal in Chechnya

Revision by Turnopi_karnavara. Small edit

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Revision by Vito12. Making this change because it is not correct.

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Revision by Turnopi_karnavara. Small edit

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Revision by Vito12. Making this change because it is not correct.

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Revision by Turnopi_karnavara. Small edit

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Revision by Vito12. Making this change because it is not correct.

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DescriptionHomosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region-Chechnya (in practice)

STOP CHANCHING THAT. Chechnya is part of Russia, and all the laws apply to it as well, and we are considering just the laws, so it turns out that according to the law, homosexuality is legalized in the Chechen Republic. If this does not suit you, I suggest creating a separate page about Chechnya.
Homosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region-Chechnya (in practice)

Other mods stop changing it your using clueless info.
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Homosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region-Chechnya (in practice) STOP CHANCHING THAT. Chechnya is part of Russia, and all the laws apply to it as well, and we are considering just the laws, so it turns out that according to the law, homosexuality is legalized in the Chechen Republic. If this does not suit you, I suggest creating a separate page about Chechnya. Other mods stop changing it your using clueless info.

Revision by Turnopi_karnavara. Small edit

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DescriptionHomosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region-Chechnya (in practice)

STOP changing it it's literally illegal in Chechnya
Homosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region-Chechnya (in practice)

STOP CHANCHING THAT. Chechnya is part of Russia, and all the laws apply to it as well, and we are considering just the laws, so it turns out that according to the law, homosexuality is legalized in the Chechen Republic. If this does not suit you, I suggest creating a separate page about Chechnya.
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Homosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region-Chechnya (in practice) STOP changing it it's literally illegal in Chechnya CHANCHING THAT. Chechnya is part of Russia, and all the laws apply to it as well, and we are considering just the laws, so it turns out that according to the law, homosexuality is legalized in the Chechen Republic. If this does not suit you, I suggest creating a separate page about Chechnya.

Revision by 4anahiv. It is clearly illegal in one region

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Reports (1)
  • Status is not correct "Keep it to varies by region because of Chechnya. It may as well just be illegal for the whole country because Putin is a c*nt and wants to destroy us"

Revision by Vito12. Making this change because it is not correct

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DescriptionHomosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region-Chechnya (in practice)

This is allowed in all regions by law, this also applies to Chechnya, it is legal in all regions, and stop changing it already!
Homosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region-Chechnya (in practice)

STOP changing it it's literally illegal in Chechnya
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Homosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region-Chechnya (in practice) This is allowed in all regions by law, this also applies to Chechnya, it is legal in all regions, and stop changing it already! STOP changing it it's literally illegal in Chechnya
Reports (1)
  • Sources are invalid or broken "it went for legal to vaeires by region"

Revision by Turnopi_karnavara. Small edit

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DescriptionHomosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region

This is allowed in all regions by law, this also applies to Chechnya, it is legal in all regions, and stop changing it already!
Homosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region-Chechnya (in practice)

This is allowed in all regions by law, this also applies to Chechnya, it is legal in all regions, and stop changing it already!
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Homosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region This is allowed in all regions by law, this also applies to Chechnya, it is legal in all regions, and stop changing it already! region-Chechnya (in practice) This is allowed in all regions by law, this also applies to Chechnya, it is legal in all regions, and stop changing it already!

Revision by Turnopi_karnavara. Small edit

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DescriptionHomosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region

Though its illegal in Chechnya (punishable by caning on the first two offence and execution on the third offence).

The reason why it's Varies by region is because it's not all the regions making it legal. So stop changing it. It's literal information.
Homosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region

This is allowed in all regions by law, this also applies to Chechnya, it is legal in all regions, and stop changing it already!
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Homosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region Though its illegal in Chechnya (punishable by caning on the first two offence and execution on the third offence). The reason why it's Varies by region is because it's not all the regions making it legal. So stop changing it. It's literal information. region This is allowed in all regions by law, this also applies to Chechnya, it is legal in all regions, and stop changing it already!

Revision by Vito12. Making this change because it is not correct

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DescriptionHomosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region

Though its illegal in Chechnya (punishable by caning on the first two offence and execution on the third offence).
Why put "depends on the region" if it is illegal in just one region out of 85, and then it is illegal in practice, and not officially in law, since Chechnya is part of Russia and all laws apply to Chechnya. STOP CHANGING IT!
Homosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region

Though its illegal in Chechnya (punishable by caning on the first two offence and execution on the third offence).

The reason why it's Varies by region is because it's not all the regions making it legal. So stop changing it. It's literal information.
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Homosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region Though its illegal in Chechnya (punishable by caning on the first two offence and execution on the third offence). Why put "depends on the region" if it is illegal in just one region out of 85, and then it is illegal in practice, and not officially in law, since Chechnya is part of Russia and all laws apply to Chechnya. STOP CHANGING IT! offence). The reason why it's Varies by region is because it's not all the regions making it legal. So stop changing it. It's literal information.

Revision by Turnopi_karnavara. Small edit

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DescriptionHomosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region

Though its illegal in Chechnya (punishable by caning on the first two offence and execution on the third offence).

For other mods stop changing this as it clearly says its illegal in Chechnya
Homosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region

Though its illegal in Chechnya (punishable by caning on the first two offence and execution on the third offence).
Why put "depends on the region" if it is illegal in just one region out of 85, and then it is illegal in practice, and not officially in law, since Chechnya is part of Russia and all laws apply to Chechnya. STOP CHANGING IT!
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Homosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region Though its illegal in Chechnya (punishable by caning on the first two offence and execution on the third offence). For other mods stop changing this as it clearly says its illegal in Chechnya offence). Why put "depends on the region" if it is illegal in just one region out of 85, and then it is illegal in practice, and not officially in law, since Chechnya is part of Russia and all laws apply to Chechnya. STOP CHANGING IT!

Revision by Vito12. Making this change because it is not correct.

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DescriptionHomosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal in all of Russia.

Though its illegal in Chechnya (punishable by caning on the first two offence and execution on the third offence).
Homosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal except 1 region

Though its illegal in Chechnya (punishable by caning on the first two offence and execution on the third offence).

For other mods stop changing this as it clearly says its illegal in Chechnya
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Homosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal in all of Russia. Though its illegal in Chechnya (punishable by caning on the first two offence and execution on the third offence). except 1 region Though its illegal in Chechnya (punishable by caning on the first two offence and execution on the third offence). For other mods stop changing this as it clearly says its illegal in Chechnya

Revision by Turnopi_karnavara. Small edit

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DescriptionHomosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal in all of Russia, except for one region - Chechnya.

Though its illegal in Chechnya (punishable by caning on the first two offence and execution on the third offence).

On June 29, 2013, Russia was criticized internationally after a law passed that banned "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations."

Other mods stop changing this as you can clearly see its illegal in Chechnya. You can see the punishment aswell.
Homosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal in all of Russia.

Though its illegal in Chechnya (punishable by caning on the first two offence and execution on the third offence).
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Homosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal in all of Russia, except for one region - Chechnya. Though its illegal in Chechnya (punishable by caning on the first two offence and execution on the third offence). On June 29, 2013, Russia was criticized internationally after a law passed that banned "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations." Other mods stop changing this as you can clearly see its illegal in Chechnya. You can see the punishment aswell. Russia. Though its illegal in Chechnya (punishable by caning on the first two offence and execution on the third offence).

Revision by Vito12. Making this change because it is not correct

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DescriptionHomosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal in all of Russia, except for one region - Chechnya.

Though its illegal in Chechnya (punishable by caning on the first two offence and execution on the third offence).

On June 29, 2013, Russia was criticized internationally after a law passed that banned "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations."
Homosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal in all of Russia, except for one region - Chechnya.

Though its illegal in Chechnya (punishable by caning on the first two offence and execution on the third offence).

On June 29, 2013, Russia was criticized internationally after a law passed that banned "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations."

Other mods stop changing this as you can clearly see its illegal in Chechnya. You can see the punishment aswell.
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Homosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal in all of Russia, except for one region - Chechnya. Though its illegal in Chechnya (punishable by caning on the first two offence and execution on the third offence). On June 29, 2013, Russia was criticized internationally after a law passed that banned "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations." relations." Other mods stop changing this as you can clearly see its illegal in Chechnya. You can see the punishment aswell.

Revision by Vito12. Making this change because it is not correct.

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Reports (1)
  • Status is not correct "as homosexuality is legal in all of russia except for chechnya, it should have the "varies by region" status as of my opinion"

Revision by Samuel_NOT_Samuele. adddd

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Revision by cihalcoc. Incorrect status

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Revision by Turnopi_karnavara. Officially, throughout Russia, homosexuality has been legalized since 1993

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DescriptionHomosexual activity is legal in most of Russia, however, "anti-gay sentiments remain high."

Though its illegal in Chechnya (punishable by caning on the first two offence and execution on the third offence).

On June 29, 2013, Russia was criticized internationally after a law passed that banned "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations."
Homosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal in all of Russia, except for one region - Chechnya.

Though its illegal in Chechnya (punishable by caning on the first two offence and execution on the third offence).

On June 29, 2013, Russia was criticized internationally after a law passed that banned "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations."
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Homosexual activity is legal in most of Russia, however, "anti-gay sentiments remain high." Though its illegal in Chechnya (punishable by caning on the first two offence and execution on the third offence). On June 29, 2013, Russia was criticized internationally after a law passed that banned "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations." Homosexuality became legal in Russia in 1993. Now at the moment homosexuality is legal in all of Russia, except for one region - Chechnya. Though its illegal in Chechnya (punishable by caning on the first two offence and execution on the third offence). On June 29, 2013, Russia was criticized internationally after a law passed that banned "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations."

Revision by Pizzaslices412653. It is legal in most of Russia but there have been prosecutions in Chechnya

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Revision by Vito12. If this is wrong please change it

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Revision by Etlot. It was incorrect, homosexuality is not legal in ALL of Russia, some regions de facto criminalise it

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DescriptionHomosexual activity is legal in Russia, however, "anti-gay sentiments remain high."

Though its illegal in Chechnya (punishable by caning on the first two offence and execution on the third offence).

On June 29, 2013, Russia was criticized internationally after a law passed that banned "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations."
Homosexual activity is legal in most of Russia, however, "anti-gay sentiments remain high."

Though its illegal in Chechnya (punishable by caning on the first two offence and execution on the third offence).

On June 29, 2013, Russia was criticized internationally after a law passed that banned "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations."
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Homosexual activity is legal in Russia, however, "anti-gay sentiments remain high." Though its illegal in Chechnya (punishable by caning on the first two offence and execution on the third offence). On June 29, 2013, Russia was criticized internationally after a law passed that banned "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations." most of Russia, however, "anti-gay sentiments remain high." Though its illegal in Chechnya (punishable by caning on the first two offence and execution on the third offence). On June 29, 2013, Russia was criticized internationally after a law passed that banned "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations."
Sourceshttp://base.consultant.ru/cons/cgi/online.cgi?req=doc;base=LAW;n=57610;p=1#p243 (Russian)
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2013/06/11/russian-gay/2411939/
http://www.ifex.org/russia/2013/06/12/law_passes/
http://www.globalequality.org/newsroom/latest-news/1-in-the-news/186-the-facts-on-lgbt-rights-in-russia
http://base.consultant.ru/cons/cgi/online.cgi?req=doc;base=LAW;n=57610;p=1#p243 (Russian)
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2013/06/11/russian-gay/2411939/

https://www.hrw.org/news/2019/05/08/russia-new-anti-gay-crackdown-chechnya
http://www.ifex.org/russia/2013/06/12/law_passes/
http://www.globalequality.org/newsroom/latest-news/1-in-the-news/186-the-facts-on-lgbt-rights-in-russia
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http://base.consultant.ru/cons/cgi/online.cgi?req=doc;base=LAW;n=57610;p=1#p243 (Russian) http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2013/06/11/russian-gay/2411939/ http://www.ifex.org/russia/2013/06/12/law_passes/ http://www.globalequality.org/newsroom/latest-news/1-in-the-news/186-the-facts-on-lgbt-rights-in-russia (Russian) http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2013/06/11/russian-gay/2411939/ https://www.hrw.org/news/2019/05/08/russia-new-anti-gay-crackdown-chechnya http://www.ifex.org/russia/2013/06/12/law_passes/ http://www.globalequality.org/newsroom/latest-news/1-in-the-news/186-the-facts-on-lgbt-rights-in-russia
Reports (2)
  • Status is not correct
  • Newer law has been passed "It’s DEFACTO illegal in Chechnya, not officially illegal. Therefore it’s legal"

Revision by XabBG. Legal, only illegal in one region

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Revision by CHR0LL0PH0BICCC. Varies by region makes more sense considering it is not legal every place in the country.

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  • Newer law has been passed
  • Newer law has been passed

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  • Date is incorrect "Russia is gay it's on 35 not 26"

Revision by LGBT_southeastasian

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DescriptionHomosexual activity is legal in Russia, however, "anti-gay sentiments remain high."

Though its illegal in Chechnya (punishable by caning on the first two offence and execution on the third offence ).

On June 29, 2013, Russia was criticized internationally after a law passed that banned "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations."
Homosexual activity is legal in Russia, however, "anti-gay sentiments remain high."

Though its illegal in Chechnya (punishable by caning on the first two offence and execution on the third offence).

On June 29, 2013, Russia was criticized internationally after a law passed that banned "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations."
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Homosexual activity is legal in Russia, however, "anti-gay sentiments remain high." Though its illegal in Chechnya (punishable by caning on the first two offence and execution on the third offence ). On June 29, 2013, Russia was criticized internationally after a law passed that banned "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations." offence). On June 29, 2013, Russia was criticized internationally after a law passed that banned "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations."
Reports (1)
  • Date is incorrect "Although legal in most of Russia, it's de facto a crime in chechenya https://www.hrw.org/news/2019/05/08/russia-new-anti-gay-crackdown-chechnya"

Revision by Muhammadaji2022

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DescriptionHomosexual activity is legal in Russia, however, "anti-gay sentiments remain high."

Though its illegal in Chechnya (punishable by caning on the first two offence and execution on the third offence )

On June 29, 2013, Russia was criticized internationally after a law passed that banned "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations."
Homosexual activity is legal in Russia, however, "anti-gay sentiments remain high."

Though its illegal in Chechnya (punishable by caning on the first two offence and execution on the third offence ).

On June 29, 2013, Russia was criticized internationally after a law passed that banned "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations."
Show Difference
Homosexual activity is legal in Russia, however, "anti-gay sentiments remain high." Though its illegal in Chechnya (punishable by caning on the first two offence and execution on the third offence ) On June 29, 2013, Russia was criticized internationally after a law passed that banned "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations." ). On June 29, 2013, Russia was criticized internationally after a law passed that banned "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations."

Revision by Muhammadaji2022

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DescriptionHomosexual activity is legal in Russia, however, "anti-gay sentiments remain high."

On June 29, 2013, Russia was criticized internationally after a law passed that banned "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations."
Homosexual activity is legal in Russia, however, "anti-gay sentiments remain high."

Though its illegal in Chechnya (punishable by caning on the first two offence and execution on the third offence )

On June 29, 2013, Russia was criticized internationally after a law passed that banned "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations."
Show Difference
Homosexual activity is legal in Russia, however, "anti-gay sentiments remain high." On June 29, 2013, Russia was criticized internationally after a law passed that banned "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations." high." Though its illegal in Chechnya (punishable by caning on the first two offence and execution on the third offence ) On June 29, 2013, Russia was criticized internationally after a law passed that banned "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations."

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DescriptionHomosexual activity is legal in Russia, however, "anti-gay sentiments remain high."

On June 29, 2013, Russia was criticized internationally after a law passed that banned "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations."
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Homosexual activity is legal in Russia, however, "anti-gay sentiments remain high." On June 29, 2013, Russia was criticized internationally after a law passed that banned "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations."
Sourceshttp://base.consultant.ru/cons/cgi/online.cgi?req=doc;base=LAW;n=57610;p=1#p243 (Russian)http://base.consultant.ru/cons/cgi/online.cgi?req=doc;base=LAW;n=57610;p=1#p243 (Russian)
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2013/06/11/russian-gay/2411939/
http://www.ifex.org/russia/2013/06/12/law_passes/
http://www.globalequality.org/newsroom/latest-news/1-in-the-news/186-the-facts-on-lgbt-rights-in-russia
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http://base.consultant.ru/cons/cgi/online.cgi?req=doc;base=LAW;n=57610;p=1#p243 (Russian) (Russian) http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2013/06/11/russian-gay/2411939/ http://www.ifex.org/russia/2013/06/12/law_passes/ http://www.globalequality.org/newsroom/latest-news/1-in-the-news/186-the-facts-on-lgbt-rights-in-russia
Reports (5)
  • Other "While technically legal, the Russian government has made it very apparent that they will fake charges if necessary to jail gay people."
  • Status is not correct
  • Status is not correct "activists are being beated, prides are not allowed by the local government etc."
  • Newer law has been passed "Homosexuality is bow illegal in Russia."
  • Other "Entry either cut off or incomplete - character limit?"

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