The Supreme Court of the Russian Federation declared the “international LGBT movement” to be extremist (video)

The Supreme Court of the Russian Federation announced a decision regarding the activities of the “international LGBT social movement”. Starting from November 30, any activity in this direction will be considered extremist and punishable under the Russian Criminal Code. The decision of the Russian judge was written on the Telegram channel of the Russian agency RIA Novosti.

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The note states that the “international LGBT social movement” is prohibited on the territory of the Russian Federation. The judge also noted that the decision came into force from the moment it was published.

In the video taken by journalists at the scene, the judge is seen wearing a medical mask and covering his face. But the media stated his name – this is Oleg Nefedov.

LGBT in the Russian Federation – details

RosSMI published a lawyer’s comment shortly after the decision of the Supreme Court of Russia was announced. The Russian lawyer stated that, in his opinion, this was about an “international movement”, but would not affect individual LGBT people.

Meanwhile, BBC Russia service announced that the attack on the LGBT movement in Russia began in the autumn of last year. First, in November 2022, State Duma deputies completely banned activities considered “gay propaganda” in the Russian Federation (prior to that, the same activity was prohibited among minors). Pedestrian crossings were banned in July 2023. On November 17, the Ministry of Justice asked the court to ban the “international LGBT movement”. Journalists also noted that there is no such “international” organization in the world.

According to the decision of the Supreme Court, if there is suspicion of extremist activity, which has now become the activity of the LGBT community, then a Russian may receive administrative or criminal punishment. Administrative penalty – fine up to 800 thousand rubles. Punishment – up to 12 years in prison. They will be punished for the following actions: joining or financing LGBT organizations, providing services, dissemination of information, including through social networks.

Meanwhile, another decision of the Russian authorities was learned the other day. In particular, the media claim that foreigners, when entering the Russian Federation, must sign a special document in which they promise to support only “traditional values”. Also before Focus He wrote about Russian criminals whom President Vladimir Putin released from punishment. Among those released are cannibals who killed many Russians and then went to fight in Ukraine.

We would like to remind you that the explosion that occurred on the railway connecting the Russian Federation and China on November 30 was covered in the media. Meanwhile, on November 28, the President of the Czech Republic drew attention to the threat to Europe: according to him, Russia plans to attack several European countries.