Ilya Rozanov becomes a queer icon in Russia through "Heated Rivalry"

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The show "Heated Rivalry" has made Ilya Rozanov, a closeted Russian hockey player character, a queer icon in Russia. Despite laws against LGBTQ+ "propaganda," thousands of gay Russians are reportedly streaming the show illegally, finding connection and hope in the character's story. The series, unavailable on official Russian platforms, has received high ratings on local review sites, surpassing popular shows like "Game of Thrones."


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