- By William Silgueiro
- (General Dispatch) – Artist and feminist leader faces a trial where she is charged with disseminating pornographic content in a Russian court.
- The accusation took place during a broadcast made by the activist when she was sharing online artworks that highlight female anatomy and allegedly project images censored in the country.
- The platform where the art gallery was developed is called VKontakte where images of a vagina in multiple colors were published, in detail the accusations cannot be disclosed by court orders.
- The accused is 27-year-old Yulia Tsvetkova, who is in custody for a year and a half today, says she will prove her innocence at the hearing to be held on Monday.
- In another of her performances, Tsvetkova is an advocate of feminism and LGBTQ rights, and a children’s theater director who constantly fights to achieve their rights.
- It should be noted that President Vladimir Putin issued a ruling banning homosexual activities and issues related to same-sex marriage.
- At the same time, the sanctions also contain monetary fines for having transgressed the regulations governing the content of gay images on any virtual platform in the Russian country.
- In conclusion, several artists have expressed their support for the activist Tsvetkova, who hopes to present a valid argument that will exonerate her from all the charges she faces.
Adittional Information:
Breitbart: Russia puts feminist activist on trial for pornography
US News: Russia Puts Feminist Activist on Trial for Pornography
