A homophobic attack occurred in Yekaterinburg
In September 2019, in Yekaterinburg, a group of young people attacked a passer-by who they considered to be a member of the LGBT community. Two townspeople who tried to stand up for the victim were also beaten. On September 9, 2019, a homophobic attack took place on 1905 Square in Yekaterinburg. According to one of the witnesses, a large company of 10-15 people attacked a passerby, whom they considered a homosexual.