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Hope and Community for LGBT+ Russians

Hope and Community for LGBT+ Russians

FromPushkin House Podcast


Hope and Community for LGBT+ Russians

FromPushkin House Podcast

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Length:
46 minutes
Released:
Jan 13, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Ada Wordsworth speaks to Alexander and Suzy, two young Russians. They recount their experiences of coming out to family, friends and colleagues; describe the differences in Russia between the ways gay men and lesbians are treated; and tell us about their hopes and expectations for the future of LGBT+ rights and opportunities in Russia.This episode was presented and edited for Pushkin House by Ada Wordsworth, and produced by Jorrit Donner-Wittkopf. The series producer was Rafy Hay. Our thanks to Alexander Ankudinov and Suzy for participating. Contains some strong language.
Released:
Jan 13, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (39)

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