The little boy pouted. He has just discovered that he was adopted by a homosexual couple. "Here is your new mom. Don't be angry, "said one of them, while the voiceover questions:" Which Russia do you choose? Decide on the future of the country, vote for the amendments to the Constitution ”. The video calling for votes in favor of the constitutional reform wanted by President Vladimir Putin sparked controversy in Russia on Tuesday because of its anti-gay message.
The clip was produced by the media group "Patriote" linked to Evguéni Prigojine, a relative of Vladimir Poutine under American sanctions. As soon as it was posted online, the clip sparked an outpouring of horrified reactions on social networks. "We are convinced that this video incites hatred and that it flouts human dignity," exclaimed Stimul, an association defending LGBT rights.
While gay communities are active in the main cities of Russia, Russian law has punished “homosexual propaganda” among minors since 2013.