Reactions to the show have been markedly mixed, with many raising concerns that gay men have been singled out for the purposes of a reality TV show. Under the 'gay propaganda' laws anything presenting homosexuality as normal is not allowed, as a perceived threat to traditional family values. In Russia it isn’t illegal to be gay but same-sex marriages are outlawed and promoting a homosexual lifestyle is illegal as well. The show involves eight men including a music blogger, MMA fighter, and tattooed sexologist.ĭuring the show the contestants are ‘tested’ as scantily clad models are paraded in front of them, and the soundtrack features the crowing of rooster - a slur meaning gay men in Russia.
