Russia is set to introduce new rules for film screenings which could impact the showing of LGBT movies.
The new rules for obtaining exhibition licenses impose harsh new regulations, making it harder for exhibitors to obtain licenses, reports PinkNews. Under the new rules films that ” defile the national culture or pose a threat to national unity or undermine the foundations of the constitutional order” could be refused licenses.
Director Andrei Proshkin told Interfax: “Who is going to decide that the culture has been besmeared? The ministry? The public? A court? And on the basis of what?
“How do you determine legally that the culture has been besmeared? And what can besmear a culture more in the 21st century than such laws?”
The legislation is currently going through the government’s review process.
When are the people of Russia going to rise up and denounce the discriminatory actions of their government. They are not stupid are they?