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Moscow strictly against "Gay Parade" during Eurovision
Apr 30, 2009, 14:08 GMT
Moscow - Authorities in Moscow Thursday renewed their opposition to a public demonstration by gays and lesbians during the upcoming final round of the Eurovision Song Contest hosted by the Russian capital.
'Attempts at an unauthorized demonstration by sexual minorities in Moscow will be strictly - but within the framework of the Russian law - suppressed,' said a police spokesman.
Deputy Mayor Valeri Vinogradov said there was little hope that the city would allow the demonstration planned for the May 16 Eurovision finale to take place.
'The position of the city in this matter is well-known and will not change,' he said.
The televised song contest has for decades been a favourite among homosexuals.
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Within the framework of Russian law ...Apr 30th, 2009 - 14:23:33
... which means with club, Kalashnikov and 25 year jail sentence.
Since the Russian authorities have long been denying the rights of all except a few rich oligarchs, there will not be much change.
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