Two Tajiks to be deported on charges of "LGBT propaganda" in Russia

Two Tajik nationals are being deported from Russia for visiting a market dressed in women's clothing, Novaya Gazeta reported. 

At the request of law enforcement, a court has sentenced two Tajik nationals to 10 days of detention for visiting Moscow’s Sadovod market dressed in women's clothing. They are subsequently to be deported from Russia, the Ostorozhno, Novosti (Watch Out, News) outlet reports.

According to the report, traders Khasanchon R. and Yorgibegi M. arrived at the market on the evening of August 18. Shoppers took notice of them because they were wearing women's clothing—though the specific garments were not specified. Police officers detained the men ten minutes later.

Administrative protocols were drawn up against them for "LGBT propaganda." Their attire was deemed "aimed at shaping non-traditional sexual attitudes." Law enforcement officials argued that the men's appearance demonstrated "freedom of choice." The men were sentenced to 10 days in jail and ordered to be deported upon completion of their sentence, despite having children. They will await deportation at the Sakharovo detention center for foreign nationals.

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