Aug 11, 2007Quickie Link: Russia's Gay Community Divided Between Activism and Closet
By vanrozenheim
(Russia) - A handful of activists made headlines around the world this past spring when they were viciously beaten by Russian fascists at a Gay rights protest in central Moscow. Riot police on the scene offered no protection. The activists claimed a partial victory, arguing that media coverage allowed the whole world to witness the plight of Gays in Russia. Others express skepticism over an approach that pushes them into the public eye. Firm resistance is needed, said Alexey Davidov, 30, a leader of the march. Gays who disagree "don't realize, if things keep going the way they're going, how many dead bodies there will be all around Russia 50 years from now."
