'Violent Affections strongly contributes to queer criminology and the evolution of discourse in contemporary society.'
Journal of Homosexuality

'Can a book save lives? This book may well do so... With this new, open-access book Kondakov consolidates his extensive investigation into homophobic and transphobic hate crime against Russians, with a fresh and ambitious analysis that makes important advances for Russian queer studies.'
The Russian Review

'an outstanding contribution to queer criminology, to the application of meme-tics and affect theory, and to the study of the lives of LGBT+ people in Russia. It will be invaluable reading for a wide range of audiences.'
American Journal of Sociology

'a very engaging read that contributes to a better understanding of the essence and dynamics of Russian socio-political pushback against non-heteronormative practices and identities.'
Contemporary Sociology