Tag: Moscow
Israel Eurovision entrant ‘suffers homophobic incident at Russia airport’
Israel’s Eurovision Song Contest entrant Hovi Star has spoken out about reportedly suffering a homophobic attack on a Eurovision trip to Russia.
Russia’s Transgender Community Struggles for Acceptance
There is no Russian equivalent of Caitlyn Jenner, whose transition from former Olympic athlete Bruce has been documented in both the mainstream and tabloid American press all summer. Transgender Russians often keep a low profile, worried how they will be treated by friends, colleagues and family members.
Taking a STAND in Putin’s Russia – an acclaimed gay drama with a twist
Anton and Vlad are a handsome, happy couple living in modern day Russia – peacefully making a life for themselves in the comfortable privacy of their Moscow apartment.
What Happens When Two Men Hold Hands In Moscow?
Popular Russian YouTube channel Cheburussia decided to show the world what a courageous gay couple walking the streets of Moscow might experience.
Russian lesbians stage selfie kiss plane protest
Two lesbian activists found themselves sitting in the row in front of Vitaly Milonov, the architect of Russian’s anti-gay laws, on a flight from Moscow to St Petersburg.
Olympian Nick Symmonds Discusses LGBT Rights and Athlete Advocacy with Sports Conflict Institute
US two-time Olympian, Nick Symmonds, won an 800m Silver Medalist at the 2013 World Championships in Moscow and openly opposed Russian “anti-gay” politics, dedicating his medal to his gay and lesbian friends. Sports Conflict Institute Founder Joshua Gordon and Practitioner Maggie Langlass Ward speak with Symmonds about this experience and discuss the topic of LGBT & Locker Room Culture.