Gay ice hockey drama ‘Heated Rivalry’ becomes a surprise hit in Russia despite anti-LGBTQ+ laws

On the Russian streaming and film database platform Kinopoisk (similar to IMDb or Rotten Tomatoes in the U.S.) “Heated ...
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Russian streamers charged with violating anti-LGBTQ+ speech law as “Heated Rivalry” get popular

Authorities have charged executives at some of the country’s top streaming services with violating Russia’s anti-LGBTQ+ “propaganda” laws. According to The Moscow Times, independent Russian-language ...

Russian YouTuber Vitaly Zdorovetskiy faces possible deportation to Russia after Philippines arrest and court penalties

Russian YouTuber Vitaly Zdorovetskiy is set to be deported from the Philippines after completing penalties for charges including public disruption and theft. Officials confirmed a formal deportation ...
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77-year-old Russian streamer 'Grandma Olga' wins esports award for Counter-Strike 2 moment

A 77-year-old Russian streamer known online as i_olga, widely referred to as “Grandma Olga,” has won the NYMN New Year Show (NNYS) esports award for ‘Best Gaming Moment of the Year’ in Counter-Strike ...