MOSCOW A lesbian couple will try to defy deep-rooted Russian homophobia next week in the first attempt at a gay marriage even though rights activists say it will be rejected outright.

May 12, 2009 · A Russian lesbian couple has attempted to get married, challenging for the first time the countrys law which doesnt permit unions of this kind.

The two lesbians’ attempt to “marry” in Russia in May was refused by the Moscow marriage registry office. The Tverskoi District Court in Moscow upheld the decision of the city authorities on October 6, saying same-sex “marriages” are in Russia.

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A lesbian couple will attempt to apply for a marriage licence in the Russian capital later this month, even though they expect their application to be turned down. Irina Fet, one of the organisers of Moscow’s Pride parade, made the announcement at a press conference for the event.

May 12, 2009 · A Russian lesbian couple has attempted to get married, challenging for the first time the countrys law which doesnt permit unions of this kind.

A Russian lesbian couple has been denied registration of marriage in Moscow. They tried to challenge for the first time the country’s law which does not permit unions of this kind.

May 06, 2009 · MOSCOW (Reuters) – A lesbian couple will try to defy deep-rooted Russian homophobia next week in the first attempt at a gay marriage even though rights activists say it …

One lesbian from Chechnya was quoted in the Russian LGBT Network report as saying that she got married to protect her family’s reputation but eventually managed to leave the region.

That marriage attempt was largely a show aimed at drawing public awareness to same-sex rights. Murzin says the new effort by Fedotova-Fet and Shepitko is an opportunity to remind all ities in