Moscow Lesbian Couple Now Plans to Marry in Toronto, Demand Rights in Russia

A lesbian couple were turned away when they applied for a marriage license at Moscow's Marriage Registration Office on May 12. Irina Fet and Irina Shipitko were handed a document stating that Russia allows only opposite-sex marriage. The couple said they will now travel to Toronto and marry, then return to Russia and demand recognition of their union. Full Story from Windy City Times- Click Here

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