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Protests in Russia, 45 detained so far
Thousands of protesters on Saturday hit the Russian streets spread over nine time zones even as at least 45 people were detained for taking part in rallies against last Sunday's Duma polls won by Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's ruling United Russia party allegedly through ballot rigging.
Protesters, many with children are converging at two rallies in downtown Moscow, one of which has been banned by the authorities, who have vowed to crack down in case of violation of public law.
The Kremlin and adjoining Red Square have been cordoned off by the heavily reinforced interior troops and riot police.
The protest demonstrations and rallies began in the city of Vladivostok on Russia's Pacific Coast, when it was early morning here.
The Interior Ministry said a total of 45 people have so far been detained across Russia for taking part in unsanctioned rallies and violating public order so far as the protestors converge for the rally in Moscow's Bolotnaya Square.
Thousands of protesters on Saturday hit the Russian streets spread over nine time zones even as at least 45 people were detained for taking part in rallies against last Sunday's Duma polls won by Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's ruling United Russia party allegedly through ballot rigging.
Protesters, many with children are converging at two rallies in downtown Moscow, one of which has been banned by the authorities, who have vowed to crack down in case of violation of public law.
The Kremlin and adjoining Red Square have been cordoned off by the heavily reinforced interior troops and riot police.
The protest demonstrations and rallies began in the city of Vladivostok on Russia's Pacific Coast, when it was early morning here.
The Interior Ministry said a total of 45 people have so far been detained across Russia for taking part in unsanctioned rallies and violating public order so far as the protestors converge for the rally in Moscow's Bolotnaya Square.
