During the World Cup, an international organization called FARE has set up what’s called A Diversity House in Moscow. It’s a place where anyone can go and watch the game regardless of their race, gender or sexual orientation. Host Carol Hills speak with Theo Merz, The Moscow Correspondent for AFP, who went to check it out.
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