The issue of Russia's "anti-gay" law during the Moscow Athletics World Championships has been exaggeratedly inflated by Western media, with the 2014 Sochi Olympics in its sights, Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko accused on Sunday. . “I believe that Western media pay much more attention to this law than we do in Russia,” the politician said during the closing press conference of the World Athletics Championships. I am not aware of a single incident here. This problem is an invention. This law concerns the protection of younger generations whose psyche has not yet been formed, before they reach maturity. This is about protecting them from alcohol, drugs and non-traditional sexual relationships. This law only aims to protect the rights of children and not to deprive anyone of their rights. » Not very convincing.
— Published on August 20, 2013
