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Although same-sex relations have not been criminalized since 1993, in November 2023 Russia's Supreme Court designated the "international LGBT movement" as an extremist organization. The "LGBT propaganda" law was expanded in 2022 to all age groups. There are documented arrests for displaying rainbow flags. Several foreign affairs departments advise against all travel. We recommend consulting official sources before planning any travel.

Population 146,0M Capital Moscú Language Russian Currency Russian Ruble (RUB)

Legal framework · Russia

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LGBT identity
Decriminalized · "LGBT movement" designated extremist 2023
Decriminalized 1993 · "LGBT propaganda" law 2013 expanded 2022 to all ages · Supreme Court November 2023 declares "international LGBT movement" extremist
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Partnership recognition
Constitutionally banned since 2020
2020 constitutional amendment explicitly bans same-sex marriage

Official sources
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Foreign affairs ministries publish updated travel advisories. For destinations with restrictive legal frameworks we recommend consulting several official sources before planning.

U.S. State Department

Level 4 (Do Not Travel) due to terrorism, unrest, wrongful detention and other risks. Significantly reduced consular capacity.

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UK FCDO

Advises against all travel to Russia due to risks from the invasion of Ukraine, drone strikes, detention of British nationals and high terror risk.

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