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Gay rights activists are opposed by anti-gay protesters during an authorized gay rights rally in St. Petersburg, Russia, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013. A gay rights rally in St. Petersburg has ended in scuffles after several dozen protesters were confronted by about 200 conservative and religious activists. The police standing nearby waited until clashes broke out between the two groups before intervening. According to Russian news agencies, the police detained 67 people from both sides. (AP Photo/Dmitry Lovetsky) ( Russia Gay Rights Protest )

Riot police detain an anti-gay protester during an authorized gay rights rally in St. Petersburg, Russia, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013. A gay rights rally in St. Petersburg has ended in scuffles after several dozen protesters were confronted by about 200 conservative and religious activists. The police standing nearby waited until clashes broke out between the two groups before intervening. According to Russian news agencies, the police detained 67 people from both sides. (AP Photo/Dmitry Lovetsky) ( APTOPIX Russia Gay Rights Protest )

A gay rights activist, left, argues with anti-gay protesters during an authorized gay rights rally in St.Petersburg, Russia, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013. A gay rights rally in St. Petersburg has ended in scuffles after several dozen protesters were confronted by about 200 conservative and religious activists. The police standing nearby waited until clashes broke out between the two groups before intervening. According to Russian news agencies, the police detained 67 people from both sides. (AP Photo / Dmitry Lovetsky) ( Russia Gay Rights Protest )

Anti-gay protesters gather to prevent a gay rights activist's rally in St.Petersburg, Russia, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013. A gay rights rally in St. Petersburg has ended in scuffles after several dozen protesters were confronted by about 200 conservative and religious activists. The police standing nearby waited until clashes broke out between the two groups before intervening. According to Russian news agencies, the police detained 67 people from both sides. (AP Photo/Dmitry Lovetsky) ( Russia Gay Rights Protest )

Gay rights activists argue with an anti-gay protester during an authorized gay rights rally in St.Petersburg, Russia, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013. A gay rights rally in St. Petersburg has ended in scuffles after several dozen protesters were confronted by about 200 conservative and religious activists. The police standing nearby waited until clashes broke out between the two groups before intervening. According to Russian news agencies, the police detained 67 people from both sides. (AP Photo/Dmitry Lovetsky) ( Russia Gay Rights Protest )

Gay rights activists are confronted by anti-gay protesters during an authorized gay rights rally in St. Petersburg, Russia, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013. A gay rights rally in St. Petersburg has ended in scuffles after several dozen protesters were confronted by about 200 conservative and religious activists. The police standing nearby waited until clashes broke out between the two groups before intervening. According to Russian news agencies, the police detained 67 people from both sides. (AP Photo/Dmitry Lovetsky) ( Russia Gay Rights Protest )

Gay rights activists are surrounded by police and anti-gay protesters during a gay rights rally in St. Petersburg, Russia, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013. A gay rights rally in St. Petersburg has ended in scuffles after several dozen protesters were confronted by about 200 conservative and religious activists. The police standing nearby waited until clashes broke out between the two groups before intervening. According to Russian news agencies, the police detained 67 people from both sides. (AP Photo / Dmitry Lovetsky) ( Russia Gay Rights Protest )

A gay rights activist, left, argues with an anti-gay protester during an authorized gay rights rally in St.Petersburg, Russia, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013. A gay rights rally in St. Petersburg has ended in scuffles after several dozen protesters were confronted by about 200 conservative and religious activists. The police standing nearby waited until clashes broke out between the two groups before intervening. According to Russian news agencies, the police detained 67 people from both sides. (AP Photo/Dmitry Lovetsky) ( Russia Gay Rights Protest )

Gay rights activists, left, argue with anti-gay protesters during an authorized gay rights rally in St. Petersburg, Russia, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013. A gay rights rally in St. Petersburg has ended in scuffles after several dozen protesters were confronted by about 200 conservative and religious activists. The police standing nearby waited until clashes broke out between the two groups before intervening. According to Russian news agencies, the police detained 67 people from both sides. (AP Photo/Dmitry Lovetsky) ( Russia Gay Rights Protest )

Riot police detain gay rights activists after a scuffle with anti-gay protesters during an LGBT rally in St. Petersburg, Russia, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013. A gay rights rally in St. Petersburg has ended in scuffles after several dozen protesters were confronted by about 200 conservative and religious activists. The police standing nearby waited until clashes broke out between the two groups before intervening. According to Russian news agencies, the police detained 67 people from both sides. (AP Photo/Dmitry Lovetsky) ( Russia Gay Rights Protest )

Russian OMON, riot police, officers detain a gay rights activist (L) during a gay pride event in Saint Petersburg on October 12, 2013. Russian police arrested today in the city of Saint Petersburg several people after clashes erupted between pro- and anti-gay demonstrators. OLGA MALTSEVA/AFP/Getty Images ( 523728304 )

Russian OMON, riot police, officers detain an anti-gay protester (bottom L) during a gay pride event in Saint Petersburg on October 12, 2013. Russian police arrested today in the city of Saint Petersburg several people after clashes erupted between pro- and anti-gay demonstrators. OLGA MALTSEVA/AFP/Getty Images ( 523728340 )