Police estimate up to 11,000 protesters march in Moscow downtown, organizers claim over 25,000 arrived. LIVE UPDATEShttp://on.rt.com/sc97fy
7:05 AM - 15 Sep 12 · Details
Russian opposition rallies: LIVE updates
Published: 15 September, 2012, 14:00
RIA Novosti / Alexey Kudenko
Russian opposition parties are holding rallies in the country’s major metro areas on Saturday, with hopes of attracting thousands of demonstrators.
Protesters in Moscow will march along the city's central highway ring, and then demonstrate on Sakharov avenue. Opposition leaders expect tens of thousands to attend.
Marches are also planned for St. Petersburg and other cities.
11:02 GMT: At least 11,000 people are participating in opposition rally, police report.
10:46 GMT: Members of the crowd are arguing over whether the imprisoned members of Pussy Riot should stay in jail, RT producer Lida Vasilevskaya reports on Twitter.
10:38 GMT: Part of Moscow’s historical center is closed off due to the opposition rally, causing some traffic problems.
10:32 GMT: Supporters of the punk band Pussy Riot are among the protesters.
Balloon with 'Free Pussy Riot' drawn on it (image by instagram user kostyaskinny)
image by twitter user KSHN
RIA Novosti
10:27 GMT: Some 300 people are protesting in the city of Perm in the Russian Urals.
10:18 GMT: Police reinforcements stationed themselves on Sakharov Avenue ahead of the demonstration.
RIA Novosti / Alexey Kudenko
10:09 GMT: Moscow police estimate that up to 5,000 protesters are taking part in the rally.
10:08 GMT: Police deployed water cannons in central Moscow over concerns of possible clashes
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09:47 GMT: Protesters are gathering in Moscow's Pushkinskaya Square for the opposition rally.
RIA Novosti / Ilya Pitalev
image from twitter by user @Vova_Moskva
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