Recent laws and polls reveal an uptick in anti-gay sentiment, but
paradoxically, Russians like their music acts as campy and flamboyant as
possible.
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"Russia has never been especially tolerant, but it has lately taken a turn
toward outright ostracism of gays and bisexuals. Holding gay pride events,
speaking in defense of gay rights, or equating gay and heterosexual
relationships can now result in fines of up to $31,000. But whereas flamboyant
artists might be marginalized in other, similarly conservative nations,
Russians heartily embrace performers that embody anything other than the
country's avowed heteronormative ideals."
Not just Russia.
Liberace comes immediately to mind!
Via Jim Feig.
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Andrew Pam
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