Current Version
| Region | Russia |
| Issue | Censorship of LGBT Issues |
| Status | Fine as punishment |
| Start Date | Jun 11, 2013 |
| End Date | Nov 2022 |
| Description | In 2013, Russia introduced a law known as "for the Purpose of Protecting Children from Information Advocating for a Denial of Traditional Family Values" (known worldwide as the "gay propaganda law") which prohibits the promotion of homosexual topics. According to the Russian government, this law is aimed to "protect" children from being exposed to homosexuality, since it goes against "traditional family values." Foreigners who break this law can be arrested and detained for up to 15 days (or fined up to 5,000 rubles) and then deported. |
| Sources | https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jul/29/lgbt-yelena-klimova-fined-russia-gay-propaganda-laws |
Revision History (1)
Revision by CHR0LL0PH0BICCC. Adding an end date for new entry.
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| End Date | (NONE) | Nov 2022 |