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Displaying 1139 results for: Russia


Toronto Diary

Russian neo-Nazi who tortured gay youth arrested in Cuba

Russian neo-Nazi who tortured gay youth arrested in Cuba
By Jeremy Feist • January 19, 2014 at 12:15 am EDT
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Ex-manager of Russian gay club will reportedly seek asylum in US

Ex-manager of Russian gay club will reportedly seek asylum in US

Arkady Gyngazov says he’s ‘not going to hide’ all his life

By Natasha Barsotti • January 10, 2014 at 5:00 am EDT
Culture

Toronto photographer to document LGBT lives in Russia

Toronto photographer to document LGBT lives in Russia

Kristy Boyce wants to learn more about day-to-day life for queer Russians

By Elah Feder • January 8, 2014 at 12:03 pm EDT
Toronto Diary

John Baird writes letter denouncing Russia’s anti-gay law

John Baird writes letter denouncing Russia’s anti-gay law
By Jeremy Feist • December 31, 2013 at 1:30 am EDT
Power

Newsmaker of the year: Vladimir Putin & homophobia in Russia

Newsmaker of the year: Vladimir Putin & homophobia in Russia

While many countries saw progress on gay rights in 2013, Russia has gone backward as it prepares to host the world

By Natasha Barsotti, Robin Perelle • December 19, 2013 at 11:00 am EDT
Power

No policy changes for Russian LGBT refugees

No policy changes for Russian LGBT refugees

Government voices support for refugees, but groups say it’s getting harder to claim asylum

By Dylan Robertson • December 19, 2013 at 8:00 am EDT
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Gay man receives travel refund for cancelled flight to Russia

Gay man receives travel refund for cancelled flight to Russia

Insurance company originally refused to reimburse David Brody because Canada had not issued a travel advisory

By Xtra Editor • December 17, 2013 at 6:42 pm EDT
Toronto Diary

Russian actor calls for gays to be burned alive in ovens

Russian actor calls for gays to be burned alive in ovens
By Jeremy Feist • December 13, 2013 at 10:15 pm EDT
Power

Vladimir Putin says Russia is defender of traditional values

Vladimir Putin says Russia is defender of traditional values

President criticizes ‘genderless and fruitless’ tolerance in state-of-nation address

By Natasha Barsotti • December 12, 2013 at 1:42 pm EDT
Power

Russia: State-owned news agency RIA Novosti shut down

Russia: State-owned news agency RIA Novosti shut down

New network to be headed by anti-gay Kremlin supporter

By Natasha Barsotti • December 9, 2013 at 8:00 pm EDT
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Elton John criticizes Russia’s ‘gay propaganda’ law at Moscow concert

Elton John criticizes Russia’s ‘gay propaganda’ law at Moscow concert

Pop star dedicates performance to murdered gay man

By Natasha Barsotti • December 6, 2013 at 6:18 pm EDT
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Russian high court upholds St Petersburg’s ‘gay propaganda’ law

Russian high court upholds St Petersburg’s ‘gay propaganda’ law

In separate case, activists found guilty of promoting ‘nontraditional sexual relationships’

By Natasha Barsotti • December 4, 2013 at 7:28 pm EDT
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Russian LGBT groups to IOC: Speak up for LGBT rights and condemn discriminatory laws

Russian LGBT groups to IOC: Speak up for LGBT rights and condemn discriminatory laws

IOC’s Thomas Bach asked to get ‘clear and detailed’ responses about propaganda law

By Natasha Barsotti • December 2, 2013 at 6:23 pm EDT
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Creating a safe space for Russian LGBT athletes

Creating a safe space for Russian LGBT athletes

Konstantin Iablotckii says Russia has made an ‘Olympics truce’ and anti-gay violence will continue when Games are over

By Xtra Editor • November 28, 2013 at 1:43 pm EDT
Toronto Diary

Ikea dumps lesbian catalogue feature in Russia due to anti-gay law

Ikea dumps lesbian catalogue feature in Russia due to anti-gay law
By Jeremy Feist • November 23, 2013 at 2:00 am EDT
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Russia: St Petersburg LGBT film fest interrupted by bomb threat

Russia: St Petersburg LGBT film fest interrupted by bomb threat

Incident follows news that gay.ru avoids shutdown after complaint

By Natasha Barsotti • November 21, 2013 at 3:47 pm EDT
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Russia: Nov 16 shooting just one of a number of attacks on gay club, owners say

Russia: Nov 16 shooting just one of a number of attacks on gay club, owners say

Reports say no one was injured during the incident

By Natasha Barsotti • November 19, 2013 at 5:27 pm EDT
Toronto Diary

Completely rational individual blames Russian meteor strike on gays

Completely rational individual blames Russian meteor strike on gays
By Jeremy Feist • November 19, 2013 at 2:00 am EDT
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