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 squad
Developments in Russia’s intellectual community confirm that the worst Soviet practices and institutions are being...
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Published in: oDRCharting Russia’s most dangerous cities for LGBT people
Here are the towns where it’s dangerous to be gay in Russia. A culture of silence and a law “against propaganda” are...
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Published in: oDRPutting Russia’s homophobic violence on the map
From what little data we have, it’s clear that homophobic violence in Russia is on the rise. Russia’s LGBT people...
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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...