Russia's Supreme Court has labelled the LGBT movement an "extremist organisation" and has banned its activities across the country in a ruling on Thursday November 30.

The decision was made by judge Oleg Nefedov, who was wearing a mask under the pretext of coronavirus measures introduced in the Armed Forces.

The court's consideration of the lawsuit seeking to recognise the “International LGBT Movement” as extremist began without representatives of any defendant or interested parties.

The case was heard behind closed doors. Journalists were housed in a small press room nearby and were only informed of a short part of the judgment.

A 'love is not extremism' protest, took place on Arbat Street in Moscow.

Protester Anna Sliva held up a sign in support of LGBT rights.

Anna also added ribbons in the colours of the trans flag to the rainbow-coloured inscription on the poster, because “the word ‘love’ does not fully embrace identity,” she said.

She was not detained and passers-by treated her kindly. Even snow removal equipment drove around her without interfering with her protest.

The Supreme Court declared the “international LGBT movement” extremist The decision was made by judge Oleg Nefedov. He was wearing a mask under the pretext of coronavirus measures introduced in the Armed Forces.

The consideration of the claim to recognize the “International LGBT Movement” as extremist began without representatives of the defendant and interested parties

The Supreme Court of Russia began considering a lawsuit to recognize the International LGBT Movement as an extremist organization. The case is marked “secret” and the meeting is being held behind closed doors. The journalists were housed in a small press room; They will only be told a short part of the judgment.
The action “Love is not extremism” took place on Arbat in Moscow

Anna Sliva came out with a poster ahead of the Supreme Court decision. Tomorrow the court is due to consider the Ministry of Justice's claim to recognize the International LGBT Movement as an extremist organization.

Anna added ribbons in the colors of the trans flag to the inscription on the poster, because “the word ‘love’ does not fully embrace identity,” the activist explained.

The girl was not detained. Passers-by treated Anna kindly, and snow removal equipment drove around the activist without interfering with the event.

In the video, Anna before the start of the action

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