Changing demographics have transformed the lives of young queer Armenians.
Warning: Profanity
In Armenia, underground drag shows have evolved from small events funded by NGOs into gatherings that attract hundreds of people, despite widespread homophobia.
But how has this scene been able to grow so quickly?
This episode of Growing Up in Europe follows two drag queens in Yerevan as they prepare for a secret drag show organized for Pride. On the ground, we saw just how vulnerable this scene is, and that Armenian drag queens take huge risks every time they step on stage.
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