Russia didn't expect the Wests uproar?

Months back I conjectured that Russia had no idea what the consequences would be over it's new gay "propaganda" laws. I said that if they wanted to be part of the world community then they surely need to realise that they have to act like one. Now I'd say this is confirmation that I was exactly right:

But behind the bluster, some believe that Russia did not expect that the law -- which appears to have sprung from a "family values" campaign from conservative lawmakers worried about the declining population -- would cause such an uproar. 

"They had not thought this through," said one high-ranking diplomat in Moscow, suggesting Russia has now put itself into a corner with no way to get out. more

How the fuck they could've been so blind as to have no idea about the ruckus it would cause, particularly with the Sochi games of which the West will (probably) participate in, and the Olympic charter itself. Not that Russia will listen, but I'd suggest they do something about the law now rather than later. This issue isn't going to go away in the West, and over time it will fester. 

The world has been somewhat surprised that this law has come in so close to Sochi and hasn't yet decided on a united course of action. My guess is that over time decisions will be made in the west in light of these "propaganda" laws; decisions that won't be favourable to Russia. I'd say, for example, if the Sochi games go ahead as planned they will be the last games to be held in Russia.