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| Region | Kareliya, Respublika |
| Issue | Homosexual activity |
| Status | Legal |
| Start Date | May 27, 1993 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | In Karelia, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally. |
| Sources | https://www.uscis.gov/archive/resource-information-center-russia-0 |
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edited by Unknownmiles. Replacing description
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| Description | Under Russian federal law, homosexuality is legal, hence in Karelia homosexuality is legal. However, Chechnya often ignores this and prosecutes LGB people as well. | In Karelia, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally. |
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created by jadeywadey
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0 | Original entry | |
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| Status | Legal |
| Start Date | May 27, 1993 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Under Russian federal law, homosexuality is legal, hence in Karelia homosexuality is legal. However, Chechnya often ignores this and prosecutes LGB people as well. |
| Sources | https://www.uscis.gov/archive/resource-information-center-russia-0 |