Life in Russia for the LGBTIQA+ Community | Reggie Yates Extreme Russia |
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- Reggie Yates gets up close and personal with three very different communities in contemporary Russia, exploring what it's like for young people there, 24 years after the fall of the Soviet Union. Award-winning filmmaker Reggie Yates travels around the world investigating big issues such as gun violence, racism, gay rights and addiction. From Cape Town to Chicago, London to Moscow, Reggie explores controversial topics and goes on a journey through the extremes of life all over the world. In the last five years, Reggie has become synonymous with critically acclaimed documentaries.
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#Documentary #russia #lgbt
The thing about homophobia. Someone doesn’t have to be homosexaual to have experienced a homophobic attack.
To me a HOMOPHOBIC IS A PERSON , WHO'S INSECURED ABOUT HIS SEXUALITY, THERE'S NO REASON TO HATE AND MISSTREAD ANYBODY BECAUSE HE/ SHE SEXUALITY, I'M HETEROSEXUAL AND I DON'T HATE ANYONE FOR BEING GAY , I'M VERY SECURE ABOUT MY OWN SEXUALITY, THAT'S VERY INHUMAN, VERY HORRIBLE, AND I CAN'T UNDERSTAND , THAT STILL IN 21 CENTURY, STILL SO IMMATURE, HATEFUL AND INHUMAN PEOPLE , IT'S SICKENING
So true 😮
@@story7640 The things that are missing is that Russia is more like a police state that previously was oppressive and that anything that is depicts extreme can be seen as an undermine to the government. Its a very different culture to the western world. I have respect, I enjoy culture and varsity. Although, I think so much in this country I would like to see people go to a Gays bar and have a good night without the fear of intimidation or assault. It wouldn't be extreme and only full of life. I have met people from those countries that was USSR and communication is losses some translation. I respect diversity. Love the day I was born. Positively ❤
Lining in Russia, it's very important for me to see a foreigner fucking baffled by it. It helps me see, that I don't live in a normal situation. I swear, it used to different. The "I'll surely go to prison for this" mentality never went away out of my life, but there was a time I wasn't so scared. I want to cry every time I realise how scared I actually am every day. It's not normal. It can be different.
Yes, it could be different. A world without hate IS possible. Not everyone is there yet, obviously, but we are creating it. You are not alone. We're all in this together! Peace, love, & revolution 💜🫶✨️
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Choose to be free from hatred and back backward ideologies.
You do not live in a normal situation! This is not the world. 10% of the population (and how about relatives and friends) oppressed in a way I thought only by countries like where women wear burkas and are never seen in public or go to school. Oppression in Russia for such a natural human experience as being gay is more criminal than vice versa. Hope that makes sense. I had no idea this still existed and I’ll show this to my gay and straight ally friends (which would be everyone I know).
Absolutely agree, I'm gay, and I'm free the same. Love wins ❤
LOVE IS LOVE LGBTQ FOR LIFE 🏳️🌈🇺🇸🏳️🌈🇺🇸🏳️🌈🇺🇸🏳️🌈🇺🇸
water is water why don't we drink it from the toilet?
❤🏳️🌈❤
Actually it's done in international space station 😅 if u don't know....... after recycling @@Ronaldoismygoat-m4w
@@Ronaldoismygoat-m4wmore over what u drink is not water it's portable water to be precise.....toilet water is not portable 😅
Lust is destructive. Lgbtqia+ divides humanity horrifically.
Oh my God it's HORRIBLE, I REALLY FEEL FOR THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY IN RUSSIA, I'M HETEROSEXUAL,but I BELIEVE IN PEOPLE'S RIGHTS, and IF I WAS GAY, I WOULDN'T LIVE IN A COUNTRY LIKE THAT! , THAT'S VERY INHUMAN, AND SAVAGE, I WOULDN'T EVEN VISIT A COUNTRY LIKE THAT! IT'S HORRIBLE! ,
You should see what they to to XYZ people in Saudi Arabia
@@AdrianRr_76 Yes, I can imagine, that’s HORRIBLE and INHUMAN, there’s no need for that , but that’s the reality of living in those countries , I’m from a country where EVERYONE, have CIVIL and HUMAN RIGHTS , Best Regards from New York 🗽❤️🇺🇸
Yeah I'm soo grateful that I'm neither Christian not a muslim
In my religion there is nothing like homosexuality is a sin and all 😊
Live and let live. Stay out of people's life and underwear.
People don't understand this, there needs to be a FAFO element to LGBT. Like they need to get radicalize also.
We live in a society. Not in our own cell. Especially when you try to find love.
It’s 2024 and people still believe people choose this. As if they want to be rebuked, hunted, harassed, and assaulted.
It's crazy how they are so passionate about someone who does not want anything to do with them. Religion is used wrongfully.
Religion is more poisonous than anything. Don't kid yourself.
You should blur out all LGBTQ faces before premiere. They are now at risk!
I sure hope so.
I pray the goddess they are safe. I support my brothers and sisters in the cause🏳️🌈✊️
good
Do you mean you hope they are not safe? @@emilinebelle7811
What is the difference between Russia and Afghanistan, Iran or Pakistan?? There is no difference..
ISLAM
@@ilyaakhmedov6871 Donald Trump will tell you
dont forget America! our Evangelicals are just as oppressive and hateful.
@@michaelherrmann4370 Russua is a Christian country
Sé que México ve a Rusia como un hermano cercano y un aliado muy poderoso, pero como mexicano no apoyo al gobierno ruso. Reprendo los actos atroces cometidos contra la comunidad LGBT. Creo firmemente que la religión no debería influir en cómo un cuidadano de comportarse.Siento firmemente que amar a personas del mismo género o expresar tu verdadero ser no conduce a una vida o existencia inmoral. Exijo firmemente que se aplique la tolerancia en la sociedad rusa. 🏳️🌈🇲🇽🌈🇷🇺
Reggie Yates’ programme is a truly insightful look at the challenges faced by the LGBTIQA+ community in Russia. Their courage and resilience in the face of hardship and discrimination is truly admirable. This is an important piece of work that raises global awareness of issues related to human rights and personal freedom. Hopefully, through reports like this, the international community can support and promote positive change in countries that are still struggling.
It offers the West a look at how ordinary Russians regard politics. And how they interact with them
@@deniseengle4269 Providing a Russian citizen perspective on politics is essential to getting a comprehensive picture of the political situation in the country. It helps to distinguish between the views of leaders and the feelings of ordinary people, thereby better understanding the dynamics and challenges in Russian politics.
Well... They all can ask asylum to the countries that support the "freedom" right? ;) why they are not doing that em MASSE?
@@Kiyoone Not everyone has the ability or means to leave their homeland. Emigration is a difficult decision, involving many factors such as finances, family, and personal security. Not everyone can give up everything to seek freedom in a strange place.
Brotha Yates, courageous endeavour. Respect 👊🏿👊🏿
Cancer spotted
Sadly homophobic Russia 😔
Sad yet extremely necessary documentary. I wish good-willed people from other countries would welcome them, and not only the LGBT community from Russia, but also Africa and worldwide.
Omg I can’t imagine living there as a gay person, it must be so depressing
Yep. But your grandparents could tell you the same thing about your country. Russia is several decades behind.
What a wonderfully done documentary. Great job Reggie 👍
Esta impotencia y colera que siento, en cómo estas personas se salen con la suya al tratar a mis hermanos y hermanas peor que a los animales. Me quema por dentro. No aprecio que esas personas intimiden y le falten el respeto al muchacho con el ojo tatuado. muéstrale algo de RESPETO🏳️🌈👬
All my support !Sexual orientation is not a choice but we can choose to accept who we are and others. 🏳🌈♥
You’re very Brave Reggie!!! So incredible how you managed to put this together
The fact that some of my fellow citizens can absolutely calmly talk about murdering someone is freaking wild to me. Barbarians
Great work again Mr. Reggie. It is great that you speak to both sides..and shared time so both sides can be heard.❤
Its shocking to see what one hears about in the news in a real life setting
This doc is ancient. Even worse now☹️
Fixating on people’s differences is a sign that the person has not developed mentally. Fortunately this is a minority in Russia. However this hatred has been monopolized by religious organizations and others that seeks to benefit from them. Whom people choose to love is none of anyone else’s business. 😂
Every dictator needs to marginalise so they can illustrate their brutality.🌈
Amazing documentary. Could listen to Reggie all day. It's sad to see that in Russia. Here in Ireland, we take freedom for granted. Well done on the organisers and those who participated ib queerfest. Hopefully it will help change mindsets.
I’m a lesbian and I live in Saint Petersburg and the situation is horrible
This documentary needs more visibility!
they refer to religion as justification of discrimination and desire to kill gay people, but for some reason they forget that killing is strictly prohibited by that very religion and that god promotes the idea of loving and respecting everyone. Only god can judge people for their sins, no one else can. Such double standards make these people sound very stupid and confused.
We humans we have the autonomy over our own life and we should be free of being who the fuck we want to be we shouldn’t be asking for permission on any government or person or religion to be how we want to be or accepting how we are and want to live because everybody should be worrying about their business. Repressing things doesn’t stop them just hide the reality but those “kids” will grow and find the truth
When was this filmed? Because as far as I know the situation in 2024 being gay is a criminal act.
Did you find out? I have the same question. This looks like an old documentary
The video was filmed in 2014. Now everything is much worse
being gay in Russia isn't a criminal act. A criminal act there is positively or neutraly saying about gay men. You must say about gay like about ill and bad people, in other way you have to pay.
"information that makes people think nontraditional relationships are like traditional relationships" is a criminal act there, so you can't say something like "don't abuse gay men" in public, or "i'm gay", or "he's gay", or "gay men are normal".
But being gay isn't criminal if you don't say that you're gay anyone except your partner and maybe parents.
Just speechless. Stonewall was 1969, Russia stayed there with no study for half century. Or maybe they have a time machine.
I thought that all the Russian LGBT moved to New York .
lol the most next level gay people and trans people come from straight parents… someone told me. Is this true?
Obviously, you're onto something good.
@@kevinboone2178 lol
I assure you my and dad are straight or I wouldn't exist lmao 😂😂😂
@@TheOmnitom haha.
Very well done. Less opinion and just hanging out and talking to the actual people. Even in Canada we are seeing the "propaganda" angle being used against LGBT people.
Visibility encourages people, especially young people, to question and wonder beyond thinking there's something wrong with them and that they are the only.ones. One of the best things to come from the Internet is the ability to find other people who have qualities in common.
His name is Sir Gay
I really hope the Guys got out before Putins special Military Operation . Slava Ukraini !
Slava God ✝️
😂🤣
I think sometimes the powers that be at a national level (i.e. leader of a nation) makes the simplest of things far more complicated and a burden than they need to be. Focusing on such attributes in a certain demographic within that society is at best, short sighted, at worst - unfair, undeserved, and unjust.
For the record, I'm a card-carrying heterosexual, female, nearly 60 years of age, born n bred, living, and will eventually die, in Australia. As a mother ( 2 sons 29yo and daughter 26yo) I can deeply and sincerely say I could not care less what they choose in terms of their sexuality (for the record also, 1 son hetero, 1 daughter hetero, 1 son asexual). My judgement - as with anyone I meet regardless of circumstance - is are they a good person? Do they live by generally accepted, respectful values? Contrary to the doctrines of my own upbringing, I don't give a toss if they do or don't subscribe to any religious doctrine. The so called Ten Commandments are not necessarily a Christian governance - living by them just makes you a decent person whatever faith or not you believe in and/or live by.
Born in 1965 in Seymour, Victoria (Australia). The things in your life that make you stand out different to others - whoa. I am an 'only child' - that once got me loads of sympathy "... oh wow, how can you live not having a brother or sister ... how will you cope - your parents are so SELFISH!" (Not their choice. Mum had a medical condition that destroyed her hopes of having a bigger family). I was an 'only child' - OMG but how that wound up biting me in the ass "you only got ONE set of parents hahahaha I'm on my THIRD!!!". Even WORSE - I was (and despite aging considerably) - AM, a REDHEAD - yes! I am a RANGA! ... Face it, if it wasn't either of those two points, kids will search far and wide and if they don't come up with anything tangible will just invent something to justify their perception of you being DIFFERENT. I got picked on about my surname. The street I lived in. The type of dog we had .. in the vernacular of my 2020 something kids, WHAT THE*EVA!!! Sadly, despite their millenium-ages long belief "they know best", "adults" are often no better. That is very, very sad. You'd think as mature, life-experienced adults who have had more than enough opportunity to see what really matters, and really ... we have much more significant things to moan about.
Ok, having come through all of that so called life or character building rot, living in 2024 and seeing what apparently leads online community "news" (??!) at best lunatic armchair laptop self-promoted "experts" on the subject, when it comes to ABC ... DF... LBQT WHATEVER, I do not feel that criteria worthy of prominence in judging any person - any more than the colour of their hair, their place in the family lineage, their religeon, creed, whether they are purple with yellow spots. All I expect, as a member of a community, a society, is that we our lives demonstrating humankindness, tolerance for any perceived or actual difference in others, leaving such judgement to our human betters i.e., whatever God or deity one does or maybe does not believes in. There is not, nor will there be, a mere mortal human being equipped to do so. All we can do is use our humankind gifts as nest we can "for the greater good". I wish the world to coexist in harmony, working as best we can towards our common goals as human beings. Life on this very unique, very limited in resources planet, requires ingenuity and respect for a global community - there is no moral place for any belief of uniqueness or higher entitlement over others. The majority of us can work with that. We are pretty much entry level humans. We're average. Barely making minimum wage, just living day by day. Nothing special. Our vision for our future is simply that there be no problem in having our basic humankind needs met by those in power to make that happen. Sadly, we are reliably disappointed by the values and purpose of those in such a position, who typically use their privilege to make sure their own needs are met above and beyond the needs of those who elect them for whom they achieve a position in the world capable of meeting such need, My God, what a diabolical abuse of privelege that is.
I absolutely HATE having to enunciate this, but seriously - keep our minds above navel level, there is more to judge a person by. Look at your felllow human as a partner in life's journey, whichever milestone or touchpoint you meet them. Give, and do, as you would like others to give and do for and to you. Nothing biblical about it - just humankindness and decency.
The world is facing so many terrible, gut wrenching, soul searching realities. It is not about how many luxury yachts we own, how many different holiday venues we have. It's about recognising the challenges humankind face - as a global community, and how each of us can contribute towards that vision of global wellbeing. Who we share our sheets (or hearts) with, should never, ever be a criteria by which we judge people. Come on. We're supposed to be the most intellligent form of life on this planet - we're embarrasssing ourselves. We must be better than that. Or we can simply resign ourselves to accept that without a better attitude to humankind and the Earth we call home is set up to fail, and that is on us.
Russia = Saudi arabia = Brunei darussalam = Nigeria
It’s interesting the pagan traditional culture they’re trying to back too, before Christianization, you can bet people were engaging in some gay queer stuff for sure
Nusrella is Muslim??
Milonov stinks!
Also I'm pretty sure walking with a placard is illegal
BOOK --- GAY, STRAIGHT, AND THE REASON WHY: The Science of Sexual Orientation, Second Edition (Oxford University Press, 2017), by neuroscientist Simon LeVay, explores the latest research on the topic in a style lay people can understand and includes a glossary and additional resources. Human evolution, genetics, epigenetics, timing, and hormones largely determine inherent sexuality, all within the context of fetal development.
petersburg❤ is different then rest of the Russia
You should also go to Saudi Arabia to protest about Gay . The Saudi Government will really welcome you.
You can go. More people are needed.
If you feel at home in Saudi Arabia move there
Why be silly...why bait Mr. Yates?
This is what Trump will do.
country of Zombie people
"Love is Love" Hatred of any kind, is the devils' work
Water is water...but we dont drink from toilets 🤷♂💩
Yes you would if that was the only option, as life is not only black and white. Respect others before you can expect it back.
@@cakespereira Is drinking toilet water your only option? nah, respect is earned, not demanded. what has your precious community done to expect respect from the non-mentally ill, straight, normal community, except file lawsuits against our businesses and demand we change our lives and schools to accept YOUR bedroom activities? we'll wait.
@@C-MackAnother white supremacist😢
Does Russia have toilets? last I heard, they were stealing them from Ukraine
Vacuum Cleaners Victor, really? Who do you think you're foolin'?
No tqai+ in russia
Vlad Putin and Xi Xi be doin it anyhow - on the downlow
LGBTQ. What is the I and A. 🤷🏿♂️
Intersex and Asexual
Guy at 9:57 is a closeted gay. So sad - people are people regardless of what they do in the privacy of their own home. Sexual preference doesn't define a person.
Hey bro I am a professional video editor and also thumbnail editor
This seems very very dated
Love people of all sexual orientation.......Russia update yourself.....don't be racist and homophobic........😅
Negative
Russia does not have to import LGBTKA+.
Keep them to yourself.
Who told you anyone have to go to a country to exist.. the LGB community is in every country they just hide.. treating people less than is not even in the bible.. that's why we leave it to God not mankind because humans don't know what true coexistence is.. it's just your own version of life to make yourself comfortable so you shun people that are not hetero witch is a form of judgment.. if no one is being hurt in any situation we should leave it to God not oppression because if that's the case let's do that for every sin and evil in the bible not pick and choose.
Sorry to disapoint you but Europe does not have to import Russians either so keep them beyond borders or better yet send them to the fronlines.
They are already there. They are Russian people. You can choose to be anything, don't choose to be a hateful bigot.
LGBTQA -- SEXUALITY DOESN'T RESPECT BORDERS. Individuals, families, religions, and nations will never get rid of them, as they are a function of human evolution, biological selection, and thus human nature. One doesn't get to dispute this, one gets to be sadly mistaken, if not ignorant. Boo!
Western society promotes individualism. You can be whoever you want, the rights of each individual are the main value for the law. Even if in general it is harmful for the future of the country. A man who calls himself a woman gets all the rights of a woman, including the right to compete with women in sports. Countries with traditional values (like Russia, or China, or some post-Soviet and Muslim countries) they put collectivism at the forefront - the benefits for the future of the country are the most important for the law. The global trend of rich countries includes rejection of marriage and low fertility, these trends are coming to Russia as well. Many men also died in the war. Russian laws are aimed at increasing the birth rate, so it is beneficial for the future of the country. Mass LGBT propaganda for preschool children in Western countries will not benefit your future.
still , you kill someone's freedom and many "individual's freedoms" .. any life has a purpose in the great scheme of things .. To the contrary of what you say: anything that kills freedom is harmful for the future of every country. many men dies in "stupid - senseless wars" Countries like Finland , Norway and Denmark are not at war and they are happier by miles than Russia, China Post Soviet and Muslim countries which purpose of living is all about Hate and Suffering and Violence .. and of course they are always at Wars
have you seen birth rates in china XD ? what people always fail to understand is that lgbt rights are eventually everyone's rights. It's the right to be who you want to be in a sensible way. The level of freedom of people can easily be measured by the level of freedom of minorities.
cancling lgbt propaganda does nothing for russia's bith rate. IT could never replnish the mass losses of russian men due to the war. Anti lgbt is purely a political weapon, that can be used aainst anyone the central government doesnt like
Well, still doing better here in the west, but thank you for being worried. 😅
@@roy_for_real2674 я не беспокоюсь. Мне все равно.
Im moving to Russia
oooo edgy
Welcome!
But sadly you only promise 99,99% of the time.
Because - surprise, surprise, - living in western countries is way more comfortable than here.
We need to respect everyone culture
LOL. This is very funny to watch. The horrors!! The Gulag!!
lol there are many countries in this world that don't want that pride flag in their streets lol
Any coincidentally all of them happen to be shit holes.
Russia is one big prison.
Not every country wants the alphabet cult
I can't imagine how sad your life must be that you are so full of hate and intolerance.
Hi,
LGBTIQAP+
You forgot the "P" !
A new tattoo on his forehead? A bullseye? 💦
😂
I hate rUsia🤦♂️
😂
@@Roo978roo what?
Lolololol
Russia rules!
Yes as a dystopian society ruled by a murderous bastard.
@@cakespereira but he is not a sick pedohomopervert progressist!
@@nikkoss8524 And also ASSASSINS, MURDEROUS, INHUMAN, and ALL THE AVOBE
As a gay in Russia, there's no problem for me in Russia ))))
there're two options. You're lying or you're lying)))) Congrats
@@nickkormakov2304 Totally 💯, True 💯🗽❤️🇨🇺🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@@nickkormakov2304 , or he's somebody like Krasovsky who sold his soul in exchange for some money and Pu's cucumber in his mouth.
Why isn't the OBAMAS not coming out of the CLOSET 😊
Wonderful Russia without rainbows flag. Bravo PUTIN. 😂😂❤
Congratulations Russia!!!
These gays are serious about their gayness
Good for russia
Lock em up!
Yes and you with it while you are at it. I hate homophobics with their pea brains.
I can't imagine how pathetically sad your life must be that you find joy in hurting others.
I support them🏳️🌈
@@RedBone-q2vlock whom up?
1 Corinthians 6:9-10 homosexuals will not inherit gods kingdom so say no to gay acts 😮
There is no God's Kingdom in Buddhism. It suits me. We have different paths in this life.
Fck that book 📖
Same verse says the same thing about revilers like yourself. Continue with your hate and see if it will open the gates of heaven for you.
Only in abrahamic religions being gay is a sin 😅