Interview With Patrik Gallineaux, Stolichnaya's LGBT National Brand Ambassador, on Stoli Boycott and Protests

When the Russian Duma passed strong anti-LGBT legislation in June, it stirred controversy and raised hackles around the globe. Given Russia's already poor record on LGBT rights, this blatant stripping of civil rights inspired many in the West to action. Stolichnaya, long associated with Russia -- and indeed at one point owned by the Russian government -- became probably the most highly visible target of a broad boycott of Russian goods set into motion by gay activists such as Dan Savage and Clev...