Thirty years after the decriminalization of homosexuality in Russia, LGBTQ+ rights continue to face significant challenges in 2023.

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Although it is legally possible to live openly as homosexual in Russia, the current government does little to combat discrimination, violence, and other forms of impunity faced by this minority.

 

On the contrary, in 2013, the Russian government passed an anti-gay law that bans minors from accessing information related to "non-traditional sexual relationships."

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Young Russians embracing their differences are not as optimistic as their elders once were. Despite the challenges, they bravely share their hopes for the future of their community.

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[The project is still ongoing.]