RUSA LGBTQ is a network for Russian-speaking LGBTQ+ individuals, their friends, supporters and loved ones. RUSA LGBTQ+ has welcomed many LGBTQ+ asylum seekers from Kazakhstan, Belarus, Ukraine, Russia, Kyrgyzstan and other countries of the former Soviet Union.

RUSA LGBTQ+ provides informational support to asylum seekers and organizes social events to increase acceptance and inclusion of LGBTQ+ people within the Russian-speaking public. We fight for social justice, human and civil rights for LGBTQ+ people in America and in the Former Soviet Union. RUSA LGBTQ+ advocates for justice for asylum seekers and for equality worldwide!

RUSA LGBTQ+ was formed in 2008.