Country is the first former Soviet republic to enact such a measure
Supporters say measure āstrengthensā families
Statute designed to āprotect our children from homosexuality'
John Feeley sees āspottyā progress on gay issues
Proposal passed by 25-14 vote margin; seven countries abstained
U.S. among countries to back proposal
Russia LGBT rights record overshadowed Sochi games
Gathering took place in Miami on Sept. 19
President scheduled to meet with Ugandan foreign minister
Nasonov, boyfriend left Russia in July after bloody attacks