The 2009 edition of Moscow Pride took place on May 16 , 2009 , the same day as the finale of the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest being hosted by Moscow , and on the eve of the International Day Against Homophobia . The parade was called " Slavic Pride , as it will promote gay rights and culture from across the entire Slavic regions of Europe . A group of 15 Belarusian activist led by Sergey Androsenko , the leader of Gaybelarus . Peter Tatchell and Andy Thayer were the only foreigners to take part in this demonstration , all other participants came from Russia and Belarus . Although Moscow government has had a history of denying requests for authorization of such parades , it was stated that as with previous years , the parade would go on no matter what
2009 Eurovision Song Contest
Eurovision Song Contest 2009
Moscow Pride