Oleg Tomilin and Maksim Kochura left homeland in August
U.S., other governments accused of imposing views
Underhill says she disagrees with Putin’s policies on gays
Activists were commemorating National Coming Out Day
Country is the first former Soviet republic to enact such a measure
The Blade's photo editor looks back his favorite photos from that period
U.S. among countries to back proposal
Russia LGBT rights record overshadowed Sochi games
Nasonov, boyfriend left Russia in July after bloody attacks
Iconic American institution now on board with LGBT equality