Russian Ministry of Justice refused to register Marriage Equality Russia
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Russia: First court hearing on the ban of same-sex marrriage for a lesbian couple
On 26 August 2009, Tverskoi District Court of Moscow held its first hearing on the legality of the denial of same-sex marriage to Irina Fedotova (Fet) and Irina Shipitko.
The photos features the exit of the couple from the Court together with their lawyer Nikolai Alekseev and also the radio show that followed on Russian News Service Radio. (Photos copyright GayRussia.Ru) 02/23/2010
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Lesbian couple attempt to register their marriage of Irinas in Moscow
12 May 2009 : Launch of the All Russia Campaign for Same-Sex Marriage.
Irina Fedotova (Fet) and Irina Shipitko applied for marriage at the Tverskoy Office for the Registration of Civil Acts (ZAGS) in Moscow. The photo album features their arrival at the Office and their application for marriage with the Head of the Office. The event drew a considerable media attention and has been reported by the media as the launch of the campaign for family rights by sexual minorities. (Photos copyright GayRussia.Ru) Photos: 28
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