A man attacks a gay rights activist during a gay pride parade in St. Petersburg on June 25, 2011.
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Russian Anti-Gay Law Prompts Rise In Homophobic Attacks
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Homophobia in Russia - NYTimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2013/07/26/opinion/homophobia-in-russia.html
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Why Is Russia So Homophobic?
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Protestors hold graphic images of Russian President Vladimir Putin wearing lipstick during a protest against Russian anti-gay laws opposite the Russian embassy on August 23, 2013 in Madrid, Spain. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights activists in Russia said today they've been invited to meet with U.S. President Barack Obama on the sidelines of this week's G20 summit in Russia. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)