There’s Budapest and there’s Hungary. Ákos and Adam both moved to the capital after growing up in rural, conservative Hungary. Known as an attractive and liberal city, Budapest stands in stark contrast to the nationalist policies of the country's government. These two young Hungarians told us what it means to be 20 years old and living under this authoritarian government.
"When I arrived in Budapest, it was like a culture shock." Ákos’s big move to the Hungarian capital ten years ago marked the beginning of his new life. Originally from a small village in southeast Hungary, the 29-year-old LGBT+ activist grew up in a conservative family. "My grandfather ran for local elections with Fidesz, Viktor Orban's party. He is one of his huge supporters."
