Russia wants to ban advertising that shows homosexuals kissing

Since 2013, the dissemination of propaganda about “non-traditional sexual relations” homosexuals has been prohibited by law in Russia.

Russia to ban advertising that shows homosexuals kissing

A Russian pro-government member filed a complaint against Dolce & Gabbana’s “Love is Love” campaign ads. This is because the ads show kissing between homosexuals and now a prosecutor is calling for a ban on their distribution in the country, Reuters reported.

The videos denounced by Mikhail Romanov, a member of Russia’s lower house of parliament (the Duma), are part of a pre-Valentine’s Day campaign that the Italian clothing brand is running through its Instagram account. The press information of the St. Petersburg court announced that a prosecutor called for their ban in Russia following a complaint by the lawmaker.

Since 2013, the dissemination of propaganda about “non-traditional sexual relations” has been prohibited by law in Russia. However, there is no regulation banning same-sex relationships.

Dolce & Gabbana has refrained from making any comment on the case, according to a Reuters report.

St. Petersburg had reported on the prosecutor’s request to ban an advertisement featuring two girls kissing.The office said the lawsuit contains a different image and this time it is of two men kissing.

In a statement, the office said the lawsuit alleges the video “contains information that rejects family values and advertises non-traditional sexual relationships.” The courts said the lawsuit was not moving forward because certain administrative requirements had not been met.