Finland Has Twice Denied Asylum to Russian LGBT Activist Vasili Marinin. His Deportation Is on Hold Pending Appeal

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:57:53 +0300

The Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) denied asylum to Russian LGBT activist Vasili Marinin for a second time in July 2026. As Yle reported on November 9, his deportation was suspended pending an appeal. The agency found that the risk of persecution had not been sufficiently substantiated. In assessing whether the Russian authorities were likely to take an interest in Marinin, it cited, among other factors, the low engagement with his social media posts.

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Finland Has Twice Denied Asylum to Russian LGBT Activist Vasili Marinin. His Deportation Is on Hold Pending Appeal