VOICED : Winter Olympics shed new light on Russian

The video discusses the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community in Russia, focusing on a cabaret performer named Jacqueline and a young man named Vladislav. MIAC, a gay club in Sochi, offers a safe space for the community, but outside its walls, homophobia is prevalent. The video highlights the legal and social struggles, including a law against gay propaganda and personal attacks on individuals like Vladislav, who faced harassment and violence. Despite these challenges, Vladislav continues his education remotely from Siberia.

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