Gay fans warned holding hands at Russia World Cup will be dangerous

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LGBT fans will be warned about holding hands in public and other outward displays of affection when in Russia for the World Cup next summer. A cautionary guide will be produced by Fare – formerly Football Against Racism in Europe and now a pressure group that campaigns for equality in football – and dispersed to fans travelling to the tournament.

Being gay is not illegal in Russia but the country has a law banning teaching about homosexuality in schools and there are numerous cases where gay people from foreign countries have been attacked because of their sexuality.

Piara Powar, executive director of Fare, said:“The guide will advise gay people to be cautious in any place which is not seen to be welcoming to the LGBT community. The same message is there for black and ethnic minority fans – do go to the World Cup but be cautious. If you have gay fans walking down the street holding hands, will they face danger in doing so – that depends on which city they are in and the time of day.

“The guide will also include some detailed explanations of, for example, the actual situation of the LGBT community in Russia. It is not a crime to be gay but there is a law against the promotion of homosexuality to minors. Issues relating to the LGBT community are not part of the public discourse. Gay people have a place in Russia which is quite hidden and underground.”

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https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/nov/28/gay-fans-holding-hands-russia-world-cup-dangerous-fare

Fuck Putin.

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1. So here's the right wing narrative ...

"Being gay" is legal in Russia, just not propaganda. So all is peachy.

Holding hands is propaganda. Because it might influence someone to think you're human.


Backstory:
Soviet era laws against gay sex were repealed in Russia when Yeltsin was in office due to pressure from the EU. Yeltsin had no problem with it, though not pro-active.

Under Putin, even before this "propaganda" law, you saw the rise of unofficial gangs of bully boys to enforce all sort of things. Gay bashing is what they do to keep in shape when there's no particular political enforcement job.