To Putin with love!
Yesterday afternoon, December 18, Alistair Stewart and Chris Price of the Kaleiderscope Trust attempted to deliver a Christmas gift to Vladimir Putin via the Russian Embassy in London. Featuring the signatures of Sir Elton John, Stephen Fry and Graham Norton, the gift was a set of Russian Nesting Do
Yesterday afternoon, December 18, Alistair Stewart and Chris Price of the Kaleiderscope Trust attempted to deliver a Christmas gift to Vladimir Putin via the Russian Embassy in London.
Featuring the signatures of Sir Elton John, Stephen Fry and Graham Norton, the gift was a set of Russian Nesting Dolls, hand painted with the likenesses of iconic British gays. The gift was created by Mother London as an act of solidarity with the Russian gay community.
Despite requesting an appointment in advance, Alistair and Chris were turned away from the embassy on Kensington Palace Gardens.
Alistair said: “The British coppers were very friendly and helped us find our way to the second gate. Sadly the Russian official at the gate refused to accept the gift, or let us take it inside. We showed him the dolls but he wasn’t keen. The gay community in Russia is currently facing the most punitive treatment at the hands of the authorities. This was our way to show our pride and stand shoulder to shoulder with the LGBT communtiy in Russia.”
The dolls will instead be sent to the Kremlin recorded delivery for Mr Putin’s express attention.
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