RUSSIA: Down With Shame

During the past week, a number of athletes, of both sexes, paraded Moscow streets. Men with bulging biceps and prominent pectorals walked with equally muscular maidens. The sole costume was a little apron and a red ribbon across the shoulders, bearing the inscription "Down With Shame." Infuriated crowds gave chase and the shameless ones found safety in police protection. The Red authorities said: "Don't do it again,

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