Entry #18: Serving openly in military in Russia

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RegionRussia
IssueServing openly in military
StatusDon't Ask, Don't Tell
Start DateJul 1, 2003
End Datenow
DescriptionMajor-General of Medical Service Valery Kulikov stated that "the new statute about military and medical expertise from July 1, 2003 does not forbid people of non-standard sexual orientation from serving in the military." Also, in February of 2010, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin stated in an interview that gays are not banned from serving in the Russian armed forces.
Sourceshttp://english.pravda.ru/business/finance/01-12-2003/4207-gayarmy-0/ http://en.ria.ru/society/20101202/161585939.html
Reports (2)
  • Status is not correct "Its legal and always legal to be gay in the russian army"
  • Newer law has been passed


Revision History (1)

Revision by Meelis

Old Value (Original) New Value (Current)
ValueLegalDon't Ask, Don't Tell
NoteMajor-General of Medical Service Valery Kulikov stated that \"the new statute about military and medical expertise from July 1, 2003 does not forbid people of non-standard sexual orientation from serving in the military.\" Also, in February of 2010, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin stated in an interview that gays are not banned from serving in the Russian armed forces.Major-General of Medical Service Valery Kulikov stated that "the new statute about military and medical expertise from July 1, 2003 does not forbid people of non-standard sexual orientation from serving in the military." Also, in February of 2010, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin stated in an interview that gays are not banned from serving in the Russian armed forces.

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