Entry #17: Same-sex marriage in Russia

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RegionRussia
IssueSame-sex marriage
StatusNot legal
Start DateDec 29, 1995
End Datenow
DescriptionThe 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.
Sourceshttp://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/


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NoteThe 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.
Sourceshttp://www.jafbase.fr/docEstEurope/RussianFamilyCode1995.pdfhttp://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/

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