A Moscow court rejected on Thursday a lesbian...
white and black trouser suits with bouquets of white roses, but they went away disappointed.The couple married in Canada in October last year, and hope to have their Canadian marriage certificate recognized in Russia. Canada legalized same-sex marriage in 2005, including for nonresidents, and Russia recognizes marriages performed abroad.
Gay rights activists have complained about repeated violations of their rights in Russia, where casual homophobia is rather widespread. Moscow authorities have prevented activists from holding gay pride events. Mayor Yury Luzhkov said he will never allow Moscow to host a gay parade, which he called "satanic."
MOSCOW, January 21 (RIA Novosti)
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