Russian Candidate Uses Homophobic Slur in Election Speech
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Alexey Yakushev, a Russian farmer and single-mandate candidate for the State Duma, gained attention for his emotional and profane speech during a televised debate. He criticized the government's 'totalitarian control' and compared officials to 'f*****s', using a homophobic slur. Yakushev later expressed regret for using the slur but stated it was due to his frustration with the current state of the country. The elections are scheduled for 18–20 September.
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