The law was also criticized for leading to an increase and justification of homophobic violence, while the implications of the laws in relation to the then-upcoming Winter Olympics being hosted by Sochi were also cause for concern, as the Olympic Charter contains language explicitly barring various forms of discrimination.
Hukum tersebut juga dikritik karena berujung pada peningkatan dan justifikasi kekerasan homofobik, sementara hukum tersebut berdampak pada Olimpiade Musim Dingin yang dituanrumahi oleh Sochi, karena Piagam Olimpiade secara jelas menentang berbagai bentuk diskriminasi.