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Drag in Yerevan is a defiant, glitter-drenched rebellion against oppression — where underground shows draw hundreds, but performers face police raids, family rejection, and deadly violence. Fuelled by Ukraine’s war, Russian migrants have quietly shifted Armenia’s queer tolerance, making bold fashion and expression less taboo. Yet beneath the sparkle lies a harsh reality: the country ranks low on LGBTQ+ rights, with tragic murders and rising costs squeezing locals. Despite threats and closures, drag queens and kings keep performing — not just for art, but as political warriors demanding space to live their truth, one fierce, glittery step at a time.

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