The “March of Millions” staged in Moscow on the eve of President-elect Vladimir Putin’s taking office turned from a somewhat peaceful march down the street into violent clashes with a number of both police and protesters injured and some 400 demonstrators detained. According to social networks, some 18,000 people signed up for the demonstration, but police put the official number at only 8,000. Organizers on the other hand say there were over 100,000 participants.
‘March of Millions’ Turns Violent in Moscow
20:47 GMT 06.05.2012 (Updated: 19:55 GMT 19.10.2022)
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The “March of Millions” staged in Moscow on the eve of President-elect Vladimir Putin’s taking office turned from a somewhat peaceful march down the street into violent clashes with a number of both police and protesters injured and some 400 demonstrators detained. According to social networks, some 18,000 people signed up for the demonstration, but police put the official number at only 8,000. Organizers on the other hand say there were over 100,000 participants.
