Russian Drag Queens Fight for Their Right to Exist

Russian drag queens fear a looming ban as the country's supreme court is expected to label the "international LGBT movement" as an extremist organization, further intensifying the crackdown on the LGBTQ+ community. If approved, individuals with "non-traditional" sexual orientation or gender identity could face imprisonment. Drag queens express concern over losing creative expression and diversity, while organizers take extra precautions to ensure safety. Despite the risks, drag queens vow to continue living authentically and hope to change minds through dialogue.