Russia's Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the "LGBT movement" should be designated as extremist, in a move that representatives of gay and transgender people fear will lead to arrests and prosecutions.
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LGBT symbols will be considered extremist. Its use will result in the same liability as, say, placing a swastika,” said the lawyer.

He also added that now there is a high risk for people associated with LGBT people: they will face a prison sentence.

Anything that promotes LGBT people will be banned: a rainbow without blue, all sorts of themed patches, badges on clothes, as well as parades, processions, rallies and themed parties. Violation of this will result in a minimum sentence of 12 years in prison.