Elton John challenges new Russian anti-gay law
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Entertainer-songwriter Elton John is declaring his support of the Russian people, and he says they still accept him despite that country’s harsh new anti-gay law.
Passed last year, the so-called “gay propaganda” law bans promotion of “non-traditional sexual relations” to minors.
John said Wednesday that he visited Russia in December concerned that the new law would affect how he was treated as “an openly gay foreigner.” He says he received a warm welcome.
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