Russia Aims to Grow LGBT 'Propaganda' Ban as Daria Kasatkina Says She's Gay
interview with Russian blogger Vitya Kravchenko and in a photo shared to her own Instagram account on Monday.Russian State Duma lawmakers proposed an expanded prohibition on "promoting non-traditional sexual relations" on the same day, according to The Moscow Times.
The current law covers so-called "LGBT propaganda" aimed at children only, with the proposed amendment banning materials directed at any age group.Kasatkina, 25, praised Russian soccer player Nadya Karpova for recently coming out as gay during the Russian-language interview, according to Sportskeeda.
Kasatkina offered her "respect" for the soccer star, who she said had "helped others" by sharing her status."My respects to Nadya Karpova [for coming out], attagirl," Kasatkina reportedly said. "I was happy for her, but also other people, especially girls who needed to know that.
It has empowered them for sure, supported them. Not only did Nadya help herself by coming out and get this burden off her chest, she has also helped others."Kasatkina then responded to rumors that she was also gay by telling Kravchenko that she had a girlfriend when asked directly, confirming her orientation in the process.
