Russia on Monday introduced a search system that scans the internet for illegal content and is intended to make it easier for authorities to track down online LGBT propaganda and insults against President Vladimir Putin, among others. There are heavy penalties for spreading such topics.
This is reported by the Russian news agency “Interfax”, citing the supervisory authority Roskomnadzor.
The authority explained the move by saying there has been a recent increase in banned material circulating on the internet – including about the war in Ukraine. The “Oculus” system is intended to remedy the situation – it therefore also recognizes calls for unauthorized protests and LGBT propaganda.
Hostile LGBT in Russia
The “LGBT Propaganda” law recently passed by the Russian parliament is a far-reaching tightening of a rule passed years ago. Until now, anyone allegedly “advertising” homosexuality and transgender status in front of minors has been punishable. This has been heavily criticized internationally. Heavy fines are now being threatened for any positive presentation of these topics. The law targets media, literary and film content, advertisements and personal contributions to social networks. Human rights activists, but also artists and publishers are sounding the alarm.
LGBT is the English abbreviation for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender. The variants LGBTQ, LGBTQI or LGBTQIA+ are also often used. Each letter represents a person’s gender identity or sexual orientation. The word ‘queer’ is also used as a kind of collective term.
Source: Krone
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