I think his concern is more along the lines of Russian furries having to worry that their government will ignorantly believe that because someone is wearing a fursuit that they are engaging in gay propaganda. Which if what you write is true would be a legitimate concern. Stressing the lack of overlap would be best when dealing with Russian authorities.
This isn't San Francisco where people will shrug off any overlap.
I think his concern is more along the lines of Russian furries having to worry that their government will ignorantly believe that because someone is wearing a fursuit that they are engaging in gay propaganda. Which if what you write is true would be a legitimate concern. Stressing the lack of overlap would be best when dealing with Russian authorities.
This isn't San Francisco where people will shrug off any overlap.