Russia: thousands of protesters mark anniversary of Bolotnaya Square crackdown

By Euronews

Published on 06/05/2017 - 16:31

Thousands of opposition activists have taken part in an authorised rally in Moscow to mark the five year anniversary since the Bolotnaya Square protest.

The 2012 anti-government demonstration was marred by violence with police detaining scores of protesters.

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