Restricting, not banning.
From Russia’s POV, Western imperialism and LGBTQ+ has become synonymous, and this was no accident. Just look at the Lockheed Martin funded pride march from a while ago…
Edit: I’m not trying to make the claim that Western imperialism and LGBTQ+ are synonymous, rather I’m commenting on how Western capitalists have co-opted LGBTQ+ movements and imageries, and this would have the effect of compelling Russia, or other global south countries who sees this, to stray towards a less LGBTQ+ tolerant direction.
Comrades, why are some of us surprised? We all know what the modern Russian state is. Not even China is fully “progressive” on this issue, so to expect Russia to be is somewhat – well, delusional. Remember what the “critical” in “critical support” means.
I’m only surprised it was allowed before that. Or available at all, really. Given the sorry state of everything
i never did support russia’s government. now i have even less reason to.
It’s not banned, just restricted.
as if this absolves them of anything.
it’s only as bad as in China, adults can still change gender.
