Anti-Gay Activists In Russia Oppose Sir Elton John’s Upcoming Performance

“The statement by this gay guy — Elton John — about his support for gays and other perverts during the upcoming concert in Moscow is an insult to all Russian citizens.”

Sir Elton John is set to perform in Russia in December of this year.

Sir Elton John is set to perform in Russia in December of this year.

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The singer has stated that he felt strongly about performing in Russia as a gay man.

The singer has stated that he felt strongly about performing in Russia as a gay man.

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However, some people in Russia aren't too happy about that.

However, some people in Russia aren't too happy about that.

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According to the Moscow Times, Ageshchev said:

The statement by this gay guy — Elton John — about his support for gays and other perverts during the upcoming concert in Moscow is an insult to all Russian citizens. It also makes a mockery of our recently enacted law against the public propaganda of gay ideas.


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