Now that's a bit smarter approach. Outside activists, going for confrontation, to support alterior motives, does not help anyone, least of all the people trying to change things. However, approaching the issue in a calm way, will win over people, and its the Russian people who need to be persuaded, if you want change, well done to everyone, this is the way to seek change. It doesn't mean I support, or are against your views, it just means I support the way you ago about things, if you do it like this. Leave the ego activists, go and fight, you show your good side, and it will end your plight.

This is great news. Sadly, in many parts of the world, being gay is still a crime punishable by death. Progress in this area, no matter how slow, is welcome.