The laws displayed for Karachayevo-Cherkesskaya Respublika are the same as Russia.
- Homosexuality
- ⚢Varies by Region
- Gay Marriage
- ⚭✖ Not legal
- Censorship
- ✖ Fine as punishment
- Changing Gender
- Ambiguous
- Non-binary gender recognition
- ✖ Not legally recognized
- Discrimination
- ✖ No protections
- Employment Discrimination
- ✖ No protections
- Housing Discrimination
- ✖ No protections
- Adoption
- ✖ Single only
- Military
- ✖ Don't Ask, Don't Tell
- Donating Blood
- ✔ Legal
- Conversion Therapy
- ✖ Not banned
- Age of Consent
- ✔ Equal
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Until 1993
Until Jul 2, 2013
History
Homosexual activity in Karachayevo-Cherkesskaya Respublika is varies by region.
Current status
Since 1993
Since 1993
Varies by Region
Homosexual activity is legal in most of Russia, however, "anti-gay sentiments remain high."
Though its illegal in Chechnya (punishable by caning on the first two offence and execution on the third offence).
On June 29, 2013, Russia was criticized internationally after a law passed that banned "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations."
Though its illegal in Chechnya (punishable by caning on the first two offence and execution on the third offence).
On June 29, 2013, Russia was criticized internationally after a law passed that banned "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations."
Until 1993
Varies by Region
Although legal in most of Russia, in Chechnya there is a de facto criminalization of homosexuality and attacks against homosexuals are constantly ignored by the police.
Same-sex marriage in Karachayevo-Cherkesskaya Respublika is not legal.
Current status
Since Dec 29, 1995
Since Dec 29, 1995
Not legal
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.
Censorship of LGBT Issues in Karachayevo-Cherkesskaya Respublika is fine as punishment.
Current status
Since Nov 24, 2022
Since Nov 24, 2022
Fine as punishment
“Russia's parliament approved on Thursday a bill that widens a prohibition of "LGBT propaganda" and restricts the "demonstration" of LGBT behaviour, making any expression of an LGBT lifestyle almost impossible.”
“Under the new law, which still needs the approval of the upper house of parliament and President Vladimir Putin, any action or information that is considered an attempt to promote homosexuality - whether in public, online, or in films, books or advertising - could incur a heavy fine.”
“Under the new law, which still needs the approval of the upper house of parliament and President Vladimir Putin, any action or information that is considered an attempt to promote homosexuality - whether in public, online, or in films, books or advertising - could incur a heavy fine.”
Fine as punishment
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.
Right to change legal gender in Karachayevo-Cherkesskaya Respublika is ambiguous.
Current status
Since May 31, 2023
Since May 31, 2023
Ambiguous
A bill to make gender change illegal was proposed, and it will probably pass.
Legal, surgery not required
Under the 2018 revision by the Ministry of Health, a medical commision can issue a certificate of gender change without the need for surgery or hormone replacement therapy.
Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Karachayevo-Cherkesskaya Respublika is not legally recognized.
Current status
Not legally recognized
There's no third gender recognition.
LGBT discrimination in Karachayevo-Cherkesskaya Respublika is no protections.
Current status
Since Jul 29, 2013
Since Jul 29, 2013
No protections
Signed into law by President Vladimir Putin, the law on “propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations among minors” criminalizes public expression of support for nontraditional relationships.
LGBT employment discrimination in Karachayevo-Cherkesskaya Respublika is no protections.
Current status
No protections
Article 3 of the Labour Code prohibits employment discrimination but does not explicitly mention sexual
orientation or gender identity. Several prominent people including a TV news anchor have been fired for coming out, although some people have successfully challenged discriminatory dismissal.
orientation or gender identity. Several prominent people including a TV news anchor have been fired for coming out, although some people have successfully challenged discriminatory dismissal.
LGBT housing discrimination in Karachayevo-Cherkesskaya Respublika is no protections.
Current status
Since Jul 29, 2013
Since Jul 29, 2013
No protections
No protections in housing.
Same-sex adoption in Karachayevo-Cherkesskaya Respublika is single only.
Current status
Since Dec 29, 1995
Since Dec 29, 1995
Single only
Adoption is being regulated by the Civil Procedure Code of Russia (Chapter 29); Family Code of Russia (Chapter 19); Federal Law On Acts of Civil Status (Chapter V). None of these documents contain any direct restriction or ban for homosexual people to ado
Until Jul 2, 2013
Illegal
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law on Wednesday banning the adoption of children by same-sex couples, as part of an increasingly conservative agenda the Kremlin is pursuing since his return to power.
Serving openly in military in Karachayevo-Cherkesskaya Respublika is don't ask, don't tell.
Current status
Since Jul 1, 2003
Since Jul 1, 2003
Don't Ask, Don't Tell
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.
Blood donations by MSMs in Karachayevo-Cherkesskaya Respublika is legal.
Current status
Since Apr 16, 2008
Since Apr 16, 2008
Conversion therapy in Karachayevo-Cherkesskaya Respublika is not banned.
Current status
Not banned
Not condemned. As well their is still the attitude that homosexuality is a disease.
Equal age of consent in Karachayevo-Cherkesskaya Respublika is equal.
Current status
Since Jan 1, 1997
Since Jan 1, 1997
Equal
The age of consent in Russia is 16 for both same-sex couples and opposite-sex couples.
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Alternative names: Karachay-Cherkessian, KaraÄŤajevo-ÄŚerkesskaja Respublika, KaraÄŤaj-ÄŚerkessija