Anti-Putin Opposition Marches Through Moscow in Peaceful Protest
- March took place eight days before Moscow city elections
- Opposition leader was doused with filth after call to action
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Hundreds of Russians marched through the streets of Moscow in what appeared to be the most peaceful unauthorized rally in a summer of demonstrations against President Vladimir Putin.
The Interior ministry, which usually understates the scope of protest activities, put the number of march participants at 750 people, according to Interfax. No detentions were reported, but there was a heavy police presence on the streets around the march.