The attack comes amid an increase in antigay talk in Russia and Georgia, whose Orthodox churches are gaining political influence.
MORE: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/18/world/europe/gay-rights-rally-is-attacked-in-georgia.html?_r=3&
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Russia moves closer to jail terms for offending religion
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/21/us-russia-religion-idUSBRE94K17020130521
