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Russian Police Brutally Target LGBTQ+ Travel Agency Owner

4/1/2025

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In a chilling crackdown, Russian police stormed the apartment of travel agency owner Andrei Kotov, accusing him of organizing tours for gay men. Kotov claims he was brutally beaten and coerced into confessing to charges he vehemently denies. This harrowing event underscores the alarming enforcement of laws that threaten the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals in Russia.

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In a chilling crackdown, Russian police stormed the apartment of travel agency owner Andrei Kotov, accusing him of organizing tours for gay men. Kotov claims he was brutally beaten and coerced into confessing to charges he vehemently denies. This harrowing event underscores the alarming enforcement of laws that threaten the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals in Russia.