Sochi Gay Scene Thriving
A performer prepares for a nightly cabaret show in "Mayak," one of two gay nightclubs in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia.
Dancers change costumes during a break in their show at the gay nightclub "Mayak" on September 23.
A visitor to "Mayak" dances the "lezginka," a Caucasian national dance, with a performer at the cabaret show.
Sergei Baklykov (front) and other dancers backstage during a break in the cabaret show.
Dancers performing in the cabaret show.
A dancer preparing for the nightly cabaret at "Mayak."
A wardrobe change during a break in the cabaret show.
A performer at the cabaret show.