Summary
Russian authorities fined at least seven people in Tula for “looking too gay” during a nightclub raid in February, with charges based on “promoting non-traditional sexual relations” through their clothing.
This crackdown reflects Russia’s broader push to enforce “traditional values,” including tightening anti-LGBT laws and banning LGBT “propaganda” across all age groups.
Judges ruled that outfits like corsets, fishnet tights, and dyed hair violated the law.
In 2024, at least 71 people were fined under these laws, which critics view as escalating discrimination against the LGBT community.
I don’t understand how this flaming dude’s attire breaks a law about “promoting non traditional relations”. This is just dressing up, not doing propaganda.
The Russian oligarchs clearly thought it promoted a desire within them for some kind of relations.