Quarteera e.V.

Germany's first nationwide association of Russian-speaking LGBTQ+ migrants (since 2011). Headquartered in Berlin and active throughout Germany. Volunteers from Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and other countries.

SERVICES:
• Counseling center for Russian-speaking LGBTIQ* people: legal, social, and psychosocial issues; free and confidential, in Russian, German, or English, in person at the center or online
• Support for LGBTQ+ refugees (since the start of the war, we have helped more than 1,000 people from Ukraine; we are also seeing a growing number of people from Russia and Belarus): travel to Berlin, finding accommodation, practical assistance, and legal and psychological counseling
• Queer community in Berlin: meetups, cultural events, and a safe space for people from Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus
• Political education, Marzahn Pride

HOW TO GET IN TOUCH: to schedule a consultation, email [email protected] (walk-in appointments during opening hours are not guaranteed). General inquiries: [email protected].

IMPORTANT FOR PEOPLE IN RUSSIA AND THOSE WHO VISIT THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION: Russian courts have designated at least 11 LGBT initiatives as extremist (as of August 2026). For people in Russia and those who visit the Russian Federation, contacting such organizations may be a criminal offense. Check this organization’s status in the Russian Federation before contacting it.

GENERAL SAFETY MEASURES: • In Russia, Belarus, and other countries, LGBT initiatives and websites may be designated “extremist” or “undesirable”: even contacting them or following their links may sometimes pose risks. • Use a VPN, do not leave traces in your browser history, and contact them using devices and accounts that cannot be linked to your identity; use an email address outside the .ru domain. • Emergency assistance is usually provided to people who are already being persecuted: be prepared to provide documentary evidence of your situation (official reports, screenshots, court decisions). Evacuation programs are limited; organizations more often help people plan how to leave on their own. • Before applying: save copies of your documents to the cloud, prepare a brief description of your situation, and arrange a backup means of communication. • Assess the risks yourself; circumstances change, so verify that the information is still current.