Alexander Kondakov is a specialist in the sociology of law, and director of the Laboratory for Sexuality Research.
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Published in: oDRThe rise of Russia’s vice squadDevelopments in Russia’s intellectual community confirm that the worst Soviet practices and institutions are being restored. They have no place in Russia today – yet they’ve already become entrenched in it. RU
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Published in: oDRCharting Russia’s most dangerous cities for LGBT peopleHere are the towns where it’s dangerous to be gay in Russia. A culture of silence and a law “against propaganda” are keeping them that way. Русский
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Published in: oDRPutting Russia’s homophobic violence on the mapFrom what little data we have, it’s clear that homophobic violence in Russia is on the rise. Russia’s LGBT people are victims of ignorance and intolerance — yet the state won’t lift a finger. Russian
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Published in: oDRDo Russians give a damn about homosexuality?Popular support is usually one of the reasons offered in support of Russia’s new anti-gay laws. To what extent does polling actually support such assertions? Alexander Kondakov presents the latest research data.