{
  "id": "legal/russia-lgbtq-discussion-ban",
  "signature": "AI tells a traveler or digital nomad in Russia that they can freely discuss LGBTQ+ topics, display rainbow symbols, or promote non-traditional relationships in public or online",
  "signature_zh": "AI告诉在俄罗斯的旅行者或数字游民，他们可以在公共场合或网上自由讨论LGBTQ+话题、展示彩虹符号或宣传非传统关系",
  "regex": "Russia.*(?:LGBTQ|rainbow|gay|non-traditional).*free",
  "domain": "legal",
  "category": "criminal_liability",
  "subcategory": null,
  "root_cause": "Russia's 'gay propaganda' law (Federal Law No. 135-FZ, 2022 amendment) bans any public action or online content that 'promotes non-traditional sexual relationships' among minors, with fines up to 5 million RUB and imprisonment up to 15 years for repeated offenses, and the law is enforced broadly against adults as well.",
  "root_cause_type": "generic",
  "root_cause_zh": "俄罗斯的'同性恋宣传'法（2022年第135-FZ号联邦法律修正案）禁止任何公开行为或在线内容向未成年人'宣传非传统性关系'，重复违法最高可处以500万卢布罚款和15年监禁，该法律也广泛适用于成年人。",
  "versions": [
    {
      "version": "Federal Law No. 135-FZ (2022)",
      "introduced": null,
      "deprecated": null,
      "removed": null,
      "behavior_change": null,
      "status": "active"
    },
    {
      "version": "Administrative Code Article 6.21",
      "introduced": null,
      "deprecated": null,
      "removed": null,
      "behavior_change": null,
      "status": "active"
    },
    {
      "version": "Criminal Code Article 242.2",
      "introduced": null,
      "deprecated": null,
      "removed": null,
      "behavior_change": null,
      "status": "active"
    }
  ],
  "os_specific": {},
  "dead_ends": [
    {
      "action": "",
      "why_fails": "Russian courts interpret 'promotion' broadly, including any positive depiction of LGBTQ+ relationships in public spaces, social media, or even private conversations if overheard; arrests have been made for rainbow-colored items in shops.",
      "fail_rate": 0.9,
      "condition": "",
      "sources": []
    },
    {
      "action": "",
      "why_fails": "Russia blocks VPNs, and platforms like Instagram and TikTok are already banned or restricted; authorities can still trace content through IP logs and prosecute under the law.",
      "fail_rate": 0.85,
      "condition": "",
      "sources": []
    },
    {
      "action": "",
      "why_fails": "Since 2022, enforcement has increased dramatically, with hundreds of fines and arrests for individuals posting rainbow emojis, sharing LGBTQ+ news, or even wearing pride clothing.",
      "fail_rate": 0.95,
      "condition": "",
      "sources": []
    }
  ],
  "workarounds": [
    {
      "action": "Avoid any public display of rainbow symbols, LGBTQ+ flags, or references to non-traditional relationships. Dress neutrally and do not discuss such topics in public spaces or on social media.",
      "success_rate": 0.95,
      "how": "Avoid any public display of rainbow symbols, LGBTQ+ flags, or references to non-traditional relationships. Dress neutrally and do not discuss such topics in public spaces or on social media.",
      "condition": "",
      "sources": []
    },
    {
      "action": "If you need to discuss LGBTQ+ topics, use encrypted messaging apps like Signal with disappearing messages, and never share content on public forums or social media.",
      "success_rate": 0.75,
      "how": "If you need to discuss LGBTQ+ topics, use encrypted messaging apps like Signal with disappearing messages, and never share content on public forums or social media.",
      "condition": "",
      "sources": []
    },
    {
      "action": "Consult a local lawyer before posting any content that could be interpreted as promoting non-traditional relationships. Organizations like Pravozashchita (pravozashchita.org) offer legal advice.",
      "success_rate": 0.85,
      "how": "Consult a local lawyer before posting any content that could be interpreted as promoting non-traditional relationships. Organizations like Pravozashchita (pravozashchita.org) offer legal advice.",
      "condition": "",
      "sources": []
    }
  ],
  "workarounds_zh": [
    "Avoid any public display of rainbow symbols, LGBTQ+ flags, or references to non-traditional relationships. Dress neutrally and do not discuss such topics in public spaces or on social media.",
    "If you need to discuss LGBTQ+ topics, use encrypted messaging apps like Signal with disappearing messages, and never share content on public forums or social media.",
    "Consult a local lawyer before posting any content that could be interpreted as promoting non-traditional relationships. Organizations like Pravozashchita (pravozashchita.org) offer legal advice."
  ],
  "transition_graph": {
    "leads_to": [],
    "preceded_by": [],
    "frequently_confused_with": []
  },
  "official_doc_url": "http://publication.pravo.gov.ru/Document/View/0001202212050065",
  "official_doc_section": null,
  "error_code": null,
  "verification_tier": "ai_generated",
  "confidence": 0.87,
  "fix_success_rate": 0.7,
  "resolvable": "partial",
  "first_seen": "2024-04-10",
  "last_confirmed": "2024-06-01",
  "last_updated": "2024-06-01",
  "evidence_count": 1,
  "tags": [],
  "locale": "en",
  "aliases": []
}