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Sergey Gortov

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The author of Doberman.media is a journalist and LGBT activist with many years of experience in the media. She has a specialized journalism education and specializes in topics related to human rights, the social agenda and the life of the LGBT community in different countries. The author's materials are published within the editorial policy of Doberman.media and are aimed at expanding the visibility, informing and supporting the Russian-speaking LGBT community.

Sergey Gortov

The habit of going to bed after 11:00 p.m. damages the brain and leads to obesity

Off-topic

Sergey Gortov · 6 March 2026

The habit of going to bed after 11:00 p.m. damages the brain and leads to obesity

We live in an era of chronic sleep deprivation. According to the World Health Organization, more than a third of residents of developed countries...

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In Brazil, the number 24 is considered very “gay.” That’s why men replace it with 23+1.

History of LGBT

Sergey Gortov · 6 March 2026

In Brazil, the number 24 is considered very “gay.” That’s why men replace it with 23+1.

A picture of a set of holiday candles from Brazil went viral on social networks: instead of one number "24" in the package...

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A list of the safest countries for LGBT travelers has been compiled

News

Sergey Gortov · 5 March 2026

A list of the safest countries for LGBT travelers has been compiled

Berlin-based publisher Blu Media has published the annual Spartacus Gay Travel Index. Experts evaluated 216 countries...

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The Platform of Russian Democratic Forces at PACE issued a statement in support of the LGBTQ+ community

European Union

Sergey Gortov · 4 March 2026

The Platform of Russian Democratic Forces at PACE issued a statement in support of the LGBTQ+ community

On March 4, 2026, the Platform of Russian Democratic Forces at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) published an official...

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A court in St. Petersburg has designated the LGBT group “Vykhod” as an extremist organization. The hearing was held behind closed doors.

Russia

Sergey Gortov · 3 March 2026

A court in St. Petersburg has designated the LGBT group “Vykhod” as an extremist organization. The hearing was held behind closed doors.

On March 3, 2026, the St. Petersburg City Court satisfied the claim of the regional department of the Ministry of Justice and recognized the LGBT initiative group ...

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"The danger of staying in Russia has not been proven." How European countries are denying asylum to queer refugees from Russia

Society

Sergey Gortov · March 2, 2026

"The danger of staying in Russia has not been proven." How European countries are denying asylum to queer refugees from Russia

Novaya Gazeta Europe has published a large-scale article about the difficulties faced by Russian LGBTQ+ people...

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What is the Coordination Council and why do Belarusians need it (and do they need it at all?)

News

Sergey Gortov · March 2, 2026

What is the Coordination Council and why do Belarusians need it (and do they need it at all?)

Elections for the 4th Coordination Council are scheduled for May 11–17, 2026. There are more questions about them than…

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Queer writers have come together to form the “Rainbow Pen” Shelter. They do not tolerate discrimination there and remove texts generated by neural networks.

Culture

Sergey Gortov · March 2, 2026

Queer writers have come together to form the “Rainbow Pen” Shelter. They do not tolerate discrimination there and remove texts generated by neural networks.

Writers working with LGBT issues announced that they would unite into a common structure in order to stop "existing alone in different...

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Roma Zhelud: From the “Russian Justin Bieber” to the Fight Against Chemical Sex. Highlights from the Blogger’s New Interview

Persons

Sergey Gortov · 1 March 2026

Roma Zhelud: From the “Russian Justin Bieber” to the Fight Against Chemical Sex. Highlights from the Blogger’s New Interview

Roma Zholud (Roman Kerimov) was the first truly big star of Russian YouTube. In the early 2010s, his popularity...

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How the word “queer” went from being a slur to a symbol of freedom and identity

Society

Sergey Gortov · 28 February 2026

How the word “queer” went from being a slur to a symbol of freedom and identity

Today, the word "queer" can be found everywhere, from academic textbooks and media headlines to profiles in...

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Communication Alternatives: What to Use Instead of Telegram, WhatsApp, and FaceTime

Russia

Sergey Gortov · February 27, 2026

Communication Alternatives: What to Use Instead of Telegram, WhatsApp, and FaceTime

Context. In February, Russians began (mentally) preparing for the blocking of Telegram. As early as August and October 2025…

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I saw a news story saying that headphones turn men gay. Is that true? (Spoiler: No)

Health

Sergey Gortov · 26 February 2026

I saw a news story saying that headphones turn men gay. Is that true? (Spoiler: No)

In social networks and telegram channels, the news is spreading that ordinary headphones can affect sexual orientation ...

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Sergey Gortov

The habit of going to bed after 11:00 p.m. damages the brain and leads to obesity

In Brazil, the number 24 is considered very “gay.” That’s why men replace it with 23+1.

A list of the safest countries for LGBT travelers has been compiled

The Platform of Russian Democratic Forces at PACE issued a statement in support of the LGBTQ+ community

A court in St. Petersburg has designated the LGBT group “Vykhod” as an extremist organization. The hearing was held behind closed doors.

"The danger of staying in Russia has not been proven." How European countries are denying asylum to queer refugees from Russia

What is the Coordination Council and why do Belarusians need it (and do they need it at all?)

Queer writers have come together to form the “Rainbow Pen” Shelter. They do not tolerate discrimination there and remove texts generated by neural networks.

Roma Zhelud: From the “Russian Justin Bieber” to the Fight Against Chemical Sex. Highlights from the Blogger’s New Interview

How the word “queer” went from being a slur to a symbol of freedom and identity

Communication Alternatives: What to Use Instead of Telegram, WhatsApp, and FaceTime

I saw a news story saying that headphones turn men gay. Is that true? (Spoiler: No)

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