Konstantin Yablotskiy

Konstantin Yablotskiy

Country

Russia

Occupation

Sports

Description

Figure skate. Founder of the Russian LGBT Sport Federation (which organizes tournaments for lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender athletes), and organizer of the Russian Open Games to celebrate LGBTQ athletes. Vocal opponent of Russia's anti-LGBTQ laws.

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.cbc.ca/player/Radio/Q/ID/2419984541/
• http://www.outsports.com/2013/9/18/4743436/open-games-moscow-olympics-lgbt-gay-sports

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