Current Version
| Region | Russia |
| Issue | Same-sex marriage |
| Status | Not legal |
| Start Date | Dec 29, 1995 |
| End Date | now |
| Description | The federal laws of Russia do not allow for same sex unions of any kind, and the Russian constitution defines marriage as being between a man and a woman. |
| Sources | http://www.jafbase.fr/docEstEurope/RussianFamilyCode1995.pdf https://www.ejiltalk.org/the-gay-elephant-in-the-room-is-there-a-positive-obligation-to-legally-recognise-same-sex-unions-after-fedotova-v-russia/ |
Revision History (1)
Revision by beeurd
| Old Value (Original) | New Value (Current) | |
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| Note | The federal laws of Russia do not allow for same sex unions of any kind, and the Russian constitution defines marriage as being between a man and a woman. | |
| Sources | http://www.jafbase.fr/docEstEurope/RussianFamilyCode1995.pdf | http://www.jafbase.fr/docEstEurope/RussianFamilyCode1995.pdf https://www.ejiltalk.org/the-gay-elephant-in-the-room-is-there-a-positive-obligation-to-legally-recognise-same-sex-unions-after-fedotova-v-russia/ |