In addition to blocking those websites from being viewed in Russia websites that promote “Propaganda of pedophilia & sex change” also listed
With Putin's signature, Russian LGBTQ+ people "will cease to be publicly known" effectively driving them underground
The legislation still needs the approval of the upper House and President Putin- introduces an expanded "all ages" anti-LGBTQ propaganda ban
Part of the political pressure to further restrict LGBTQ+ equality stems from anti-LGBTQ+ remarks made by Russian President Vladimir Putin