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Russian opposition leader Navalny among hundreds arrested at Moscow protest

Alexei Navalny’s campaign hq releases image of him being detained by Russian police
Alexei Navalny’s campaign hq releases image of him being detained by Russian police Source: AAP

Anti-corruption protest marches on Sunday happened in many cities and attracted from several tens to several thousands people. They took place even in places where the action was officially forbidden by the authorities. The prohibited march happened also in Moscow. Late on Sunday night Moscow time we contacted the political writer Alexander Shmelyov and asked why he made the decision to participate in protest organised by Alexei Navalny.


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Anti-corruption protest marches on Sunday happened in many cities and attracted from several tens to several thousands people. They took place even in places where the action was officially forbidden by the authorities. The prohibited march happened also in Moscow. Late on Sunday night Moscow time we contacted the political writer Alexander Shmelyov and asked why he made the decision to participate in protest organised by Alexei Navalny.



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