March 27, 2017

"Demonstrations were staged on Sunday in Moscow and several other Russian cities in protest against President Vladimir Putin and demanding that Prime Minster Dmitry Medvedev step down. Police said around 7,000-8,000 protesters participated in Moscow's rally. It is reported that at least 500 people were arrested.

According to Western media, the protesters shouted anti-Putin slogans, including 'Putin resign!' and 'Russia without Putin.' Anti-corruption was highlighted in the protest. Medvedev was accused of having lavish mansions, yachts and vineyards. Medvedev's spokesperson denied these accusations and dubbed them as 'propagandistic attacks.' 

The demonstration in Moscow is the largest one since 2012. As Russia will hold presidential elections next year, this demonstration perhaps marks the beginning of an active period of domestic politics in Russia. "

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