Subject: in 1903 Vladimir Nabokov, a founder of the Constitutional Democrat Party . . .
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Date: Tue, 06 Jun 2006 21:57:26 -0400

[EDNOTE.  Sandy Klein sends a link to an article on the first gay pride
march in Russia, held in Moscow last month, and the changing attitudes
toward homosexuality throughout Russian history.  -- SES]

From Siberia to sauna: gay rights in Russia
Radio Netherlands Sat, 03 Jun 2006 10:55 AM PDT

by Claire Cavanagh

[. . .]  The most significant changes took place in the following
hundred years: in 1903 Vladimir Nabokov [VN's father] , a founder of the
Constitutional Democrat Party, published an article on the legal status
of homosexuals in Russia, arguing that the state should not interfere in
private relationships. There was an increase in visibility and even
tolerance, with the laws being relaxed somewhat, though still staying in
place. Some of Russia's most public figures were known to be gay,
including members of the Russian ballet and the Imperial Court. [. . .]

Here's the link to the rest of the article:

http://www.radionetherlands.nl/currentaffairs/gay060531?view=Standard

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Subject: in 1903 Vladimir Nabokov, a founder of the Constitutional Democrat Party ...
From: "Sandy Klein" <[email-masked]>
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Date: Tue, 06 Jun 2006 13:07:58 -0400