# Russia punishes homophobes for LGBTQ extremism

https://meduza.io/feature/2026/10/29/v-rossii-za-lgbt-ekstremizm-nakazyvayut-dazhe-gomofobov-odnomu-iz-nih-iz-za-shtrafa-prishlos-pokinut-stranu

Russia criminalizes LGBTQ extremism, including homophobes. At least 14 criminal cases and hundreds of fines have been issued. Cases involve both LGBTQ advocacy and anti-LGBTQ content.

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#lgbt #extremism #russia #homophobia

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Created: 2026-10-29T16:36:47.869165+00:00

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Original source: https://meduza.io/feature/2026/10/29/v-rossii-za-lgbt-ekstremizm-nakazyvayut-dazhe-gomofobov-odnomu-iz-nih-iz-za-shtrafa-prishlos-pokinut-stranu