Scandal erupts in Russia over 'LGBTQ+ propaganda' at volleyball match - photos
The Moscow-based women's volleyball club Dynamo accused opponents from the Kaliningrad Lokomotiv of disgusting behavior after the match.
Read also: LGBTQ community faces brutal torture by Russian military in occupied territories
Lokomotiv defeated Dynamo in the decisive match of the semi-final series.
An official statement later appeared on the Moscow club's website, in which the advisor to the general director of Dynamo, Elena Godina, lashed out at the opponents for allegedly promoting LGBTQ propaganda after the match.
"To our shame, during the broadcasts of volleyball matches, close-up shots show horrifying gestures simulating sexual acts performed by Kaliningrad Lokomotiv players aimed at opposing teams, same-sex kisses on the lips, and other obscenities," Godina wrote.
Read also: Russia criminalizes ‘extremist LGBT movement’
The world champion also criticized Lokomotiv's costumes from the Halloween party: "All this meets with approval from teammates who dress up in satanic faces, while three of the Lokomotiv players are raising their own children!"
Read also: Russian woman faces pre-trial detention for wearing colorful earrings, resembling LGBT pride flag
We’re bringing the voice of Ukraine to the world. Support us with a one-time donation, or become a Patron!
Read the original article on The New Voice of Ukraine
