About a dozen gay rights activists -- along with Orthodox Christian activists who oppose homosexuality -- were arrested during a gay pride parade in Moscow on May 27. The unauthorized gay rights demonstration took place near the town hall in Moscow and was met by a massive police crackdown.
Russian Gay Activists Met By Police Crackdown, Violent Opposition
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Russia -- Interior Ministry officers detain a gay rights activist , 27May2012
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