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From http://jordanrussiacenter.org

Shaun Gabrielli describes the inception of, use of, crackdown on, and follow-up of Children-404, a forum for LTBT people in Russia. He writes, "The website is structured as a blog to which citizens of the Russian Federation can anonymously submit their stories. It is written entirely in English, making these stories accessible to people worldwide. In many of these stories, citizens, most of them teenagers, narrate their personal experiences with bullying and homophobia. For children living in a homophobic environment, the sense of community Children-404 provides is extremely important in reminding them that they are not alone, that others are living under similar circumstances. ...Although Children-404 was most active in the months immediately following its inception, it could still be a useful portal for LGBT+ adolescents wishing to read personal narratives by individuals in a similar position. There is no question that access to such a site can help users begin to feel comfortable with their own identities, not to mention less alone in an often intolerant environment."

Learn more about Children-404 and dissemination of LGBT voices following a crackdown on the forum at http://jordanrussiacenter.org/news/it-gets-better-lena-klimovas-children-404-today/#.WusRltMvxPU