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Moscow police detain 65 at KPRF rally as youth turn sanctioned event into protest

At an authorized Communist Party rally in Moscow, unaffiliated young activists, including left-wing groups and Yabloko supporters, staged their own protest with sharp political slogans, leading to 65 detentions. This marks a rare instance of youth using a sanctioned event to voice dissent, indicating growing anti-government sentiment among young Russians. The incident underscores tightening control over public expression in Russia.

Meduza Englishabout 3 hours agoRUengCredibility 54%View source

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