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Russian Publisher Individuum Shuts Down After LGBTQ+ 'Extremism' Trials
Original: Book Publisher Individuum Shuts Down After LGBTQ+ ‘Extremism’ Trials
Moscow-based book publisher Individuum has announced it is shutting down following court proceedings in which LGBTQ+ groups were designated 'extremist' in Russia, a designation that brought legal risk to anyone associated with related content. The Moscow Times reports the publisher closed after trials linked to the extremism labeling. The move is being read as the latest sign of tightening pressure on independent publishing in Russia.
Why now: The closure is seen as a direct consequence of Russia's crackdown on LGBTQ+ expression and its chilling effect on independent publishers.
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- Book Publisher Individuum Shuts Down After LGBTQ+ ‘Extremism’ Trials · The Moscow Times
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