(7 Feb 2014) Ten gay rights activists protesting in Moscow's Red Square were arrested on Friday, the opening day of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.
Police quickly detained the protesters as they waved rainbow flags and attempted to sing a Russian anthem.
One of the demonstrators said police insulted them and that one officer even spat in the face of an activist.
He said he and other protesters were released a few hours later.
Moscow police refused to comment.
A Russian law banning gay "propaganda" from reaching minors has drawn strong international criticism and calls for the boycott of the Sochi Games from gay activists and others.
Russian law also bans any unsanctioned protests and violators may face fines or prison sentences.
In St. Petersburg, four activists were detained on Friday after unfurling a banner quoting the Olympic Charter's ban on any form of discrimination.
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