Madonna made history with her brave speech in Russia. During her MDNA Tour in St. Petersburg she stood up for gay rights in front of thousands of fans. This powerful moment became one of her most important tour speeches ever; people still talk about her courage today.
In August 2012 Madonna spoke about love and equality during her Russian concert. She wore a shirt quoting Martin Luther King Jr. about nonviolence and love. The pop star told the crowd that everyone deserves equal rights and respect; no matter who they love.
Madonna’s Full St. Petersburg Speech
Madonna told the audience it was a “scary time” where people were becoming afraid of those who are different. She asked everyone to raise their arms to show support for the gay community. The crowd cheered loudly as she spoke about love overcoming fear.
But this was not her only speech about equality. Another video captures this historic moment from a different angle. You can see how the audience reacted and how passionate Madonna was during her message. Now let us watch this version that shows more of the crowd’s response.
Madonna speech in St. Petersburg
This video shows Madonna’s complete message about tolerance and love. She references multiple religious figures who all preached loving your neighbor. The pop star firmly states that nobody should use religion to treat others badly. Her speech ends with everyone cheering for love and equality.
Follow Madonna’s career for more courageous moments. She continues to use her voice to stand up for important causes. Do not miss other great videos like “Madonna – Human Rights Speeches” and “Madonna – Speech (MDNA tour, Saint Petersburg, Russia)” to see more of her powerful advocacy work over the years.