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Russian Court Labels LGBTQ+ Group Extremist, Fuels Fear

3/4/2026

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A Russian court designated the LGBTQ+ rights group Coming Out as an extremist organization, intensifying the crackdown under President Vladimir Putin.
The ruling by the St. Petersburg City Court followed a secret lawsuit by the Justice Ministry.
Coming Out now operates from abroad and provides remote psychological and legal support.
Executive director Denis Oleinik says the ruling increases vulnerability and fear among community members.

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Story summary

A Russian court designated the LGBTQ+ rights group Coming Out as an extremist organization, intensifying the crackdown under President Vladimir Putin.
The ruling by the St. Petersburg City Court followed a secret lawsuit by the Justice Ministry.
Coming Out now operates from abroad and provides remote psychological and legal support.
Executive director Denis Oleinik says the ruling increases vulnerability and fear among community members.