Sari Szanto

Sari Szanto is a 40-year-old Hungarian teacher and lesbian activist living in Budapest. She has been vocal about the increasing repression of LGBTQ+ rights in Hungary, especially following recent government actions that have targeted the queer community, including the prohibition of Pride parades. Sari, who has been in a committed relationship with her wife Dasha for over 14 years, moved to Budapest from Moscow to live more openly as a couple. Despite working at a liberal private school, she faces challenges due to the political climate, including new laws that restrict LGBTQ+ rights and adoption possibilities for same-sex couples. Sari's experiences reflect the struggles of many in the LGBTQ+ community amid rising conservative policies.