 Source: HRO.org · Right of assembly · Public protests · Moscow city & Moscow region On 27 May 2012, civil activists in Moscow held an unusual event entitled: "the White Promenade". This involved strolling around Red Square dressed in the colour white, a colour that has become a symbol of opposition to the current authorities. Preceding the "White Promenade" event was a demonstration held in Novopushkinsky Square against the adoption of an outrageous bill to increase the fines for holding large rallies to half a million roubles. The demonstration started at 2 o'clock and had been organised by the Yabloko Party with the support of the United Civil Front, and the Solidarity and White Ribbon movements. [Read more] |
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