Sunday, September 01, 2013

Is It Dangerous to Be Gay in Russia?


The situation concerning gay rights in Russia's been making headlines around the world and sparking huge debate among activists, politicians and even atheletes. A new law prohibiting gay propaganda to minors has sparked calls for a boycott of the upcoming Winter Olympics in Sochi in February next year. To discuss gay rights in Russia RT has a panel of guests. Nikolay Alekseev, Russian gay activist and former head of Moscow Pride, RT's culture expert Martyn Andrews, RT's Anissa Naoui, who's been closely following the debates, and from London - Human rights activist Peter Tatchell.