Alexander Kondakov will present his research on the effects of a law in Russia banning “propaganda of homosexuality.” The talk, “LGBTQ Hate Crimes in Russia” will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 19, at the Henry Madden Library (Room 2206). Kondakov is a political science and sociology professor at the European University in St. Petersburg, Russia. He is the author of several international publications on sexuality, human rights organizations and citizenship with special attention to the issues of homosexuality. His research interests include sociology of human rights, social citizenship and social movements in relation to migration and sexuality. The free, public event is sponsored by the College of Social Sciences at Fresno State. INFO: Lucero Benitez at lbenitez@csufresno.edu or 559.278.4381.
