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| Region | Russia |
| Issue | Gender-affirming care |
| Status | Legal, but restricted for minors |
| Start Date | 1999 |
| End Date | Jul 24, 2023 |
| Description | Until 2023, gender-affirming healthcare was legal for adults in Russia. While minors had more difficulty, Russians between the ages of 15 and 18 could give informed consent but surgery was not provided. |
| Sources | https://www.researchgate.net/publication/374937654_Access_to_gender-affirming_hormonal_therapy_in_Russia_perspectives_of_trans_people_and_endocrinologists https://russiapost.info/society/lgbt |
| Federal Law | Yes |
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edited by DaisyGeekyTrans. Adding more info.
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| Value | Legal | Legal, but restricted for minors |
| Description | Until 2023, gender-affirming healthcare was legal for adults in Russia. While minors had more difficulty, Russians between the ages of 15 and 18 could give informed consent. | Until 2023, gender-affirming healthcare was legal for adults in Russia. While minors had more difficulty, Russians between the ages of 15 and 18 could give informed consent but surgery was not provided. |
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| Sources | https://www.researchgate.net/publication/374937654_Access_to_gender-affirming_hormonal_therapy_in_Russia_perspectives_of_trans_people_and_endocrinologists | https://www.researchgate.net/publication/374937654_Access_to_gender-affirming_hormonal_therapy_in_Russia_perspectives_of_trans_people_and_endocrinologists https://russiapost.info/society/lgbt |
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edited by DaisyGeekyTrans. Fixing my error.
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| Value | Legal, but banned for minors | Legal |
| Description | Until 2023, gender-affirming healthcare was legal for adults in Russia. However, minors could not access it. | Until 2023, gender-affirming healthcare was legal for adults in Russia. While minors had more difficulty, Russians between the ages of 15 and 18 could give informed consent. |
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created by DaisyGeekyTrans
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0 | Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Legal, but banned for minors |
| Federal Law | Yes |
| Start Date | 1999 |
| End Date | Jul 24, 2023 |
| Description | Until 2023, gender-affirming healthcare was legal for adults in Russia. However, minors could not access it. |
| Sources | https://www.researchgate.net/publication/374937654_Access_to_gender-affirming_hormonal_therapy_in_Russia_perspectives_of_trans_people_and_endocrinologists |