Russia announced its decision to declare the LGBT movement extremist. The first shocking event took place in a bar in central Moscow, where LGBTQ+ evenings were held. The incidental began with the intrusion of masked police officers into the premises.
They were all facing the wall.
The Guardian described Vasily's story, who witnessed the full event. We find that about 100 people have been forced by the police to face the wall so that officers can do a drug search. They besides photographed local clients' passports. All of this took place during a regular Friday evening, which was especially targeted for LGBT community people.
Police were expected to keep that the incidental was a regular search to counter the spread of drugs. Vasily maintains, however, that the robbery was caused by the different nature of the evening. “By standing there, back to the wall, you realize how limited your rights are as a homosexual individual in this country,” he added.
The same evening, at least 2 another local LGBT friendly people in the Russian capital were searched by police. This happened little than 2 days after the landmark ruling of the ultimate Court, which considered the "global LGBTQ+ movement" to be an extremist organization.
A Russian man raped a 15-year-old orphan girl, and nobody detained his since he went to war immediately.
Meanwhile, Russian police are breaking into Moscow LGBT clubs. Interesting choice of determining the real enemy. pic.twitter.com/zCvBxroWmo
— Victoria (@victoriaslog) December 2, 2023
War has changed everything
Non-heteronormative people have never had easy in Russia, although so far in large cities specified as Moscow and St. Petersburg, there were places where they could be themselves despite existing regulations. This is peculiarly about LGBTQ+ clubs, for which the authorities have usually turned a blind eye so far. During the war with Ukraine, however, the situation began to be even more difficult. On May 31, 2023 Russia's State Pride, the lower home of Parliament of the Russian Federation, decided to ban sex change, but this was only the beginning.
Last year Putin approved a bill that bans “ LGBT propaganda” among adults, punishing all actions considered to advance what in Russia is referred to as “non-traditional sexual relations” – both in films, net and public places.
Activists stress that the effects of this action will shortly be visible. The imposition of specified force by institutions can negatively affect the intellectual wellness of LGBTQ+ communities.
