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Russian-language gay parade took place in New York: how it was

'01.06.2021'

Olga Derkach

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On May 30, the Russian-speaking LGBT community parade was held in Brighton Beach, New York. It was carried out even in spite of bad weather. The edition told in more detail "Voice of America".

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The RUSA-LGBT organization received permission to hold the Pride Parade from the New York City authorities a year ago, and it would have taken too long to change the date due to the weather. They decided not to change plans.

The rain did not spoil the mood of the assembled several dozen activists. They walked along the wooden deck of Brighton's waterfront, rainbow flags in hand, chanting loudly: "We were, we are, we will always be."

This was already the fifth parade. In 2020, it was not held due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And although this year the situation has changed quite recently, but as the participants of this march say, nothing can stop the representatives of the LGBT community.

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“Brighton Beach symbolizes the Russian-speaking diaspora, where many LGBT people come, this is the first place where they settle,” said Alexei Gorshkov, co-president of RUSA-LGBT. “It is here in Sheepshead Bay, Coney Island that they are experiencing discomfort and some conservative reaction from the residents. That is, therefore, it was important for us - and plus this embankment, which is open and there is a lot of publicity here. So it is very important for us historically to gather here in Brighton Beach. "

Not everyone was happy with this manifestation of freedom. One Russian-speaking Brighton Beach resident said he would like to "throw the marchers into the ocean because normal people should be normal." But there are also other opinions. A woman observing the march said that "a person has the right to dispose of himself as he likes."

“There are people who will always perceive us negatively - it’s hard to count on these people,” said Elena Goltsman, founder of RUSA-LGBT. - But those people who simply did not know who we were, did not know why we were, did not know that there is a Russian-speaking LGBT organization - they found out about us, and the absolute majority have a positive attitude towards us, we receive a lot of positive feedback and support ".

“Finally, they see that we exist,” says Alexey Gorshkov. - Because before that they thought that we were something invented, fictional. Such a Leviathan that exists somewhere in another world. This is the most important thing, I think we get from Brighton Beach. "

RUSA-LGBT unites and supports hundreds of Russian-speaking representatives of the LGBT community from the countries of the former USSR who came to the United States. The organization helps them with immigration issues, offers moral and material support. Saves some from loneliness. Yosia grew up in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, and not a single person around him knew that he was gay.

“I've been living in New York for four years,” he said. - But I have no acquaintances of Russian-speaking gays. And I really miss this communication. I came here to find this communication. "

Viola Matevosyan, an immigrant from Moscow, took part in the Russian parade for the first time.

“I am often asked: what are you doing here in the USA, what is your American dream? - she told the participants of the march, climbing on the bench on the embankment as a podium. - My dream is very simple. I just want a family. So that I have a loved one, beloved children - and so that I have nothing for it. In Russia, I did not have such an opportunity ... We finally have the opportunity to live, to be ourselves. Let's use it. Let's face the future. To a bright future, which we ourselves will build ”.

Activists have already applied for the next Russian Pride Parade in a year.

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