Hope and Community for LGBT+ Russians

Ada Wordsworth speaks to Alexander and Suzy, two young Russians in the LGBT+ community. 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. [Contains some strong language]

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. Listen here on the Pushkin House website, on Apple podcasts, or via Acast.