Charges have been filed for displaying symbols such as a rainbow flag - even though many of those accused had nothing to do with the LGBTQ+ community, said human rights lawyer Max Olenichev.
Russia LGBTQ+ activists describe a climate of fear following new laws and court rulings
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Max Olenichev, a human rights lawyer who works with the Russian LGBTQ+ community, told The Associated Press before the ruling that it effectively bans organized activity to defend the rights of LGBTQ+ people.
Police raid Moscow gay bars after a Supreme Court ruling labeled LGBTQ+ movement 'extremist'
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