Entry #14416: Homosexual activity in Kabardino-Balkarskaya Respublika

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RegionKabardino-Balkarskaya Respublika
IssueHomosexual activity
StatusLegal
Start DateMay 27, 1993
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DescriptionIn Kabardino-Balkar, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.
Sourceshttps://www.uscis.gov/archive/resource-information-center-russia-0


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DescriptionUnder Russian federal law, homosexuality is legal, hence in Kabardino-Balkar homosexuality is legal. However, Chechnya often ignores this and prosecutes LGB people as well.In Kabardino-Balkar, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.
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Under Russian federal law, homosexuality is legal, hence in Kabardino-Balkar homosexuality is legal. However, Chechnya often ignores this and prosecutes LGB people as well. In Kabardino-Balkar, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

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Original entry
StatusLegal
Start DateMay 27, 1993
End Date(none)
DescriptionUnder Russian federal law, homosexuality is legal, hence in Kabardino-Balkar homosexuality is legal. However, Chechnya often ignores this and prosecutes LGB people as well.
Sourceshttps://www.uscis.gov/archive/resource-information-center-russia-0