Russian Court Imposes Two-Month Detention on Travel Agency Owner for Organizing LGBTQ Tours
Andrei Kotov, owner of Men Travel, has been sentenced to two months in detention by a Moscow court on charges of organizing activities for an extremist organization, specifically targeting the LGBTQ movement. The investigation claims that Kotov organized tours for gay men, which authorities classify as extremist. Kotov denies the allegations, asserting his company provided standard tourism services. During the investigation, he reported being assaulted by police officers. His lawyer has requested house arrest, arguing that there is no evidence of promoting non-traditional sexual relations.