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Russia’s Gays Go Back in the Closet

La Cage Aux Folles

Even in Putin’s favorite resort, which used to be a safe haven for homosexuals, the most famous gay bar is shutting down.

Anna Nemtsova

Published Jan. 23 2016 12:05AM EST

articles/2016/01/23/russia-s-gays-could-go-to-jail-for-kissing-in-public/160122-nemtsova-gay-club-sochi-tease_vsvckv — Thomas Peter/Reuters

Anna Nemtsova

Anna Nemtsova

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