The protesters hope to draw attention to anti-gay legislation and violence in Russia. A New York City gay bar owner admitted boycotting Russian vodka might not do much, but it can bring attention to the issue.
LGBT advocates protested in front of the Russian consulate in New York City Wednesday, calling for a boycott of Russian vodka and other Russian products.
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Protesters also called for the repeal of Russia's "gay propaganda" legislation which criminalizes any sort of promotion of "non-traditional sexual relations."
