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Thousands defy protest ban in Moscow and march against Putin's government

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Video. Thousands defy protest ban in Moscow and march against Putin's government

Updated: 31/08/2019 - 18:03 GMT+2

Weeks of demonstrations over elections for the city legislature have turned into the biggest sustained protest movement in Russia since 2011-2013, when protesters took to the streets against perceived electoral fraud.

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