Gay rights activists in Russia are celebrating after the European Court of Human Rights today upheld three complaints over Moscow’s ban on gay Pride marches. Russian gay rights leader Nikolai Alekseev complained to the court that the parade bans in 2006, 2007 and 2008 breached the European Convention on Human Rights. The court agreed and [...]

Glistening Vodka and Gay Vibes When we think of Moscow, we picture snowy days at the Kremlin and the onion-shaped domes of St. Basil’s Cathedral. We taste cabbage soup and vodka. We remember the Cold War, the KGB, and our fear of communism. We do not, however, think of gay Moscow nightlife. But since Russian [...]

Seva Galkin’s second album of male nudity. The album is printed on high-quality white cardboard, bound by spring. About 100 photographs. “I like when the models are horny…”, – once admitted Seva Galkin. The men, guys and almost boys from the album RUS reveal the candour of the artist. Galkin’s men are majestic vessels forged [...]