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After several protests against the “homosexual propaganda” legislation, Putin insisted that he is by no means intolerant to gay rights and said he can prove it because has gay friends and likes listening to Elton John, a prominent gay musician. “When they achieve great success [they are honored] – for example, Elton John is an extraordinary person, a distinguished musician, and millions of our people sincerely love him, regardless of his sexual orientation.”
