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	Nobel Laureates Urge Russia to Repeal Gay Propaganda Law
	Several dozen Nobel laureates have signed an open letter published in The Independent British newspaper with an appeal to overturn controversial legislation dubbed “the gay propaganda law”.
--22-01-2014--
	Russian LGBT Activists Offer Psychiatric Help for Russian Deputies
	On Thursday, September 19, a group of Russian LGBT activists held an unsanctioned rally outside the building of Russian Parliament, offering “psychiatric help” to lawmakers over the legislators’ latest initiatives targeting the LGBT community.
--25-09-2013--
	Elton Jonh Confirms His Moscow Concert to Support Russian Gays
	World-famous British pop star Elton John is going to stage a concert in Moscow in December, as he believes it will helps the Russian gay community better than boycotting the event.
--17-09-2013--
	Russian Court Says It's Unlawful to Refuse Same-Sex Marriage Registration
	On August, Russian court said a registry office’s refusal to register a gay couple as married was unlawful, but at the same time the court declined to order the registration to be made.
--04-09-2013--
	Russian Cossacks Oppose Androgynous Ukrainian Band 'Kazaky'
	On Saturday, August 24, Cossacks, the members of Russian traditionalist community, held a protest rally in the Urals city of Perm against a show by their Ukrainian high-heeled and androgynous namesakes.
--28-08-2013--
	4 Dutch Citizens Suspected of Gay Propaganda in Russia
	On Monday, July 22, 4 Dutch citizens appeared in a local court in the northern Russian city of Murmansk of holding a gay rights seminar and so "promoting homosexual relationships among minors".
--23-07-2013--
	British Actress Tilda Swinton Supports LGBT in Moscow
	British actress Tilda Swinton raised a rainbow flag in front of the Kremlin to show solidarity with the LGBT community on Friday, July 5.
--07-07-2013--
	Activists Arrested at Moscow Gay Pride Rally
	Several dozens of LGBT activists and their opponents were detained in the Russian capital on Saturday during a string of gay pride events in the city’s center.
--27-05-2013--
	First Lesbian Glossy Magazine Issued in Russia
	The pilot issue of a glossy magazine for lesbians has gone on sale in Russia this month, against the background of anti-gay laws and social attitude.
--05-03-2013--
	Lady Gaga Concert Under Investigation for 'Homosexual Propaganda'
	St. Petersburg authorities have accused famous American pop star Lady Gaga of allegedly promoting homosexuality to minors during her recent show in the city.
--25-12-2012--
	Russia's Supreme Court to Examine "Homosexual Propaganda" Law
	A Supreme Court of Russia will consider the St. Petersburg's law about administrative responsibility for homosexual propaganda among minorities on October 3.
--30-08-2012--
	Orthodox Activists Plan to Ban Facebook Over Gay Propaganda
	Religious activists from the Russian city of Saratov have demanded Facebook be banned in the country over “gay propaganda” among minors.
--13-07-2012--
	No Gay Parades in Moscow until 2112
	The Moscow City Court has upheld a decision to turn down the LGBT activists’ request for permission to hold gay pride parades for the next 100 years.
--08-06-2012--
	Activists Plan to Hold Gay Pride Parade in May
	Activists plan to hold a gay pride parade in Moscow on May 27, to express protest against the law banning "gay propaganda" in Russia.
--25-04-2012--
	Madonna to Support Freedoms in Russia
	Madonna promises to speak up for the gay community during her upcoming show in St Petersburg.
--23-03-2012--
	Sochi Court Calls Gay Movement Extremist
	A Sochi appeals court has upheld a lower court decision to deny registration of Pride House, a local gay movement, saying it constitutes a threat to Russia’s sovereignty.
--15-03-2012--