Gay and lesbian film festival last minute prohibition

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The "Bok o Bok" gay and lesbian film festival received a last minute ban in Saint-Petersburg. The Russian authorities decided that the venues did not meet safety standards. According to Nikolai Alexeyev, a gay rights activist, the Russian authorities continue their homophobic policy through any actions that systematically prohibits any gay event. Bad times for the gay community of Russia. Perverts, sinners, sick, is what gays are very often called by the authorities and conservative intellectuals to stigmatize the community.

Gay and lesbian film festival last minute prohibition

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