Lady Gaga thanks Russian Prime Minister for supporting gay rights

London: Pop sensation Lady Gaga has expressed her gratitude to Russian Prime Minister Dimitry Medvedev for opposing regional laws that forbid minors from receiving information about homosexuality.

The 26-year-old singer, who has never been shy about her support for gay, bisexual and transgender rights, arrived in the historic city for a performance and was welcomed by a mob of fans at the airport, reported Daily Mail. "Just arrived in St Petersburg Russia. I`m so delighted to see so many monsters at the airport. Take me to the ballet. Thank You Prime Minister Medvedev for not standing by your party`s anti gay propaganda law and instead supporting my show and fans all over Russia. "Prime Minister Medvedev please accept my gratitude I am looking forward to performing in Russia and celebrating our cultures coming together," she tweeted. PTI