russia

#affiliatemarketing

documentaries

movie features

A Queendom Is Waiting

QUEENDOM is a documentary that follows Gena Marvin, a trans performance artist from a small town in the far east of Russia.

Lío Mehiel —

Feb 28, 2025

immigration

LGBT asylum

politics + activism

A Hard Land of Hope: Gay Russian Asylum Seekers in the U.S.

“I think, ‘I will never be like them. Never.’ Though I can live here, I can work here, have a house here, but my mind is not like theirs. Because…

Sharon L. —

Aug 23, 2018

memoir

nonfiction

lgbt book reviews

Bears in the Streets: Lesbian Writer Lisa Dickey Explores Russia Beyond Putin

With the current, constant news about Trump and Russia, this book — about three journeys across Russia, the politics of the closet, and the personal/political — could not be more…

Ali Davis —

Mar 23, 2017

Daily Fix

olympics

music

Surprise: Tatu Not Having A Great Time At The Sochi Olympics

t.A.t.U. news! You have no idea how happy I am right now.

Stef —

Feb 7, 2014

alsoalsoalso

barack obama

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: LGBT Americans Love to Smoke, Supermodels Love to #Fork, and Other Stories We Missed This Week

From Russia to Pennsylvania, we’re all just trying to spoon.

Carmen —

Jan 22, 2014

Australia

brazil

politics + activism

Queer View Mirror: Five Important News Topics We Talked About in 2013

Brush up on this year’s biggest news so you can impress that cute girl at your New Year’s Eve party.

Kaitlyn —

Dec 30, 2013

Daily Fix

international news

sports

2014 Sochi Winter Olympics Presidential Delegation Includes Two Lesbians

Billie Jean King and Caitlin Cahow, two openly gay athletes, are representing the “diversity” of America.

Hansen —

Dec 18, 2013

alsoalsoalso

gay marriage

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: My Mutha’s The Gay, Female Weezy

This week, OINTB continues a takeover while Michelle Tea keeps on being amazing.

Carmen —

Aug 21, 2013

homophobia

international news

politics + activism

What The Heck Are LGBTs Gonna Do About The Sochi Olympics?

Russia just passed draconian anti-gay legislation. They’re also about to host the biggest international event in history. We look at the history of international responses to controversial Olympic hosts and…

Cara —

Aug 13, 2013

Daily Fix

homophobia

politics + activism

Dutch Filmmakers Face the First Backlash Against Foreigners from Russia’s Anti-Gay Law

Homophobic legislation escalates and expands in Russia, despite the international attention for the 2014 Olympic Games. Four Dutch immigrants were recently arrested for filming a LGBT themed documentary.

Jamie —

Jul 24, 2013

Daily Fix

homophobia

politics + activism

Russia Poised to Pass Nationwide “Don’t Say Gay” Bill

The law would make it illegal to provide information to minors if it promotes “non-traditional sexual relationships” or provides “a distorted notion of social equivalence of traditional and non-traditional sexual…

Cara —

Jun 14, 2013

lesbian travel

Queer Girl City Guide

travel

Queer Girl City Guide: St. Petersburg, Russia

“Though it’s got its share of pros and cons, the memories you make in this gorgeous city will stick with you forever.”

Alea —

Mar 15, 2013