Moscow officials have for the first time approved a Gay Pride parade in the city's Bolotnaya Square, Interfax reports: The organizers notified … [Read more...] about Moscow Officials Approve Gay Pride Parade for First time
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European Court of Human Rights Rules in Favor of Gay Activists Over Banned Moscow Pride Parade Complaints
Nikolai Alekseev and other gay rights activists are celebrating over a ruling handed down todayby the European Court of Human Rights, to which they … [Read more...] about European Court of Human Rights Rules in Favor of Gay Activists Over Banned Moscow Pride Parade Complaints
Watch: Video of Arrest of Nikolai Alekseev, Gay Activists in Moscow
Yesterday I reported that leading Russian gay activist Nikolai Alekseev had been arrested in Moscow at a protest against Mayor Yuri Luzhkov, planned … [Read more...] about Watch: Video of Arrest of Nikolai Alekseev, Gay Activists in Moscow
Nikolai Alekseev Calls for International Protests of Moscow Mayor
Today on his Facebook page, Russian gay activist Nikolai Alekseev, who was abducted over the weekend by men he believed to be with Russia's secret … [Read more...] about Nikolai Alekseev Calls for International Protests of Moscow Mayor
Leading Gay Russian Activist Nikolai Alekseev Safe in Moscow, Says He Was Harassed, Drugged by Captors
Leading Russian gay activist Nikolai Alekseev is safely back in Moscow, and has written an account of his harrowing abduction by captors thought to be … [Read more...] about Leading Gay Russian Activist Nikolai Alekseev Safe in Moscow, Says He Was Harassed, Drugged by Captors
Reports: Russian Authorities Expel Leading Gay Activist, Demand He Revoke European Court Complaint Over Gay Pride Parade Ban
An update from UK Gay News on leading gay Russian activist Nikolai Alekseev, who was arrested at the Moscow airport yesterday by the secret police as … [Read more...] about Reports: Russian Authorities Expel Leading Gay Activist, Demand He Revoke European Court Complaint Over Gay Pride Parade Ban
Leading Russian Gay Activist Arrested, Whereabouts Unknown
Russia's leading gay activist, Nikolai Alekseev, was arrested at the Moscow airport as he was about to board a plane to Geneva. His whereabouts … [Read more...] about Leading Russian Gay Activist Arrested, Whereabouts Unknown
Lesbian Couple Denied Marriage in Russia Appeal to European Court of Human Rights
You may recall the Russian lesbian couple, Irina Fet and Irina Shipitko, who attempted to get a marriage license but were denied in 2009. They took … [Read more...] about Lesbian Couple Denied Marriage in Russia Appeal to European Court of Human Rights
Watch: Behind-the-Scenes at Moscow’s Pride Demonstrations
Over the weekend, Steve posted a couple short clips of one of the Gay Pride demonstrations that took place in Moscow on May 29 in defiance of … [Read more...] about Watch: Behind-the-Scenes at Moscow’s Pride Demonstrations
Court Upholds Ban on Gay Pride in Moscow
A Moscow court has upheld the city's decision to ban Gay Pride for a fifth year, Interfax reports: "Moscow's Tagansky Court has upheld … [Read more...] about Court Upholds Ban on Gay Pride in Moscow