Ekaterina Lakhova

Ekaterina Filippovna Lakhova (Russian: Екатери́на Фили́пповна Ла́хова; born on May 26, 1948, Sverdlovsk) is a Russian politician and statesman, former deputy of the State Duma of VI convocation from United Russia, deputy chairman of committee of the State Duma for public associations and religious organizations.[1] Member of the General Council of the party United Russia.[2] She was a people's deputy of the RSFSR, a deputy of the State Duma of the I-V convocations. Chairman of the Union of Women of Russia. Currently a member of the Federation Council, a representative of the legislative (representative) body of state power of the Bryansk Oblast, a member of the Committee of the Federation Council on federal structure, regional policy, local self-government and affairs of the North.

Lakhova is one of the main supporters of the introduction of juvenile justice in Russia.[3][4] One of the authors of Dima Yakovlev Law.[5]

In July 2020, Lakhova made global headlines, facing ridicule from some outlets, following her campaign to remove a brand of ice-cream due to it carrying a rainbow logo on the packaging, claiming this promotes homosexuality. [6] [7]

References
  1. Ekaterina Lakhova at the State Duma
  2. "Генеральный совет Партии". United Russia — Official Website. Retrieved 2013-09-17.
  3. "Шведы: очередной поход в Россию". pravoslavie.ru. Retrieved 2018-11-20.
  4. "Ювенальный балаган". rusk.ru. Retrieved 2018-11-20.
  5. Американцам хотят запретить усыновление российских детей // Vesti
  6. https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/07/07/vladimir-putin-russia-ban-rainbow-ice-cream-propaganda-gay-lgbt-pride-chistaya-liniya/
  7. https://www.rt.com/russia/493813-rainbow-coloured-ice-cream-pride-flag/


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