The Russian ban, which was approved in a closed hearing, nonetheless could have sweeping implications for LGBT people in Russia.
A striking element of the ban is its sweeping, amorphous nature, raising uncertainty about what actions and organizations may be targeted as extremist.
The ruling shocked liberal Russians, and prominent independent Russian media organizations on Thursday displayed the LGBT flag on their social media pages in solidarity with LGBT people.
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