The opposition staged a rally in the city center
The police don’t prevent the event, even though it is not sanctioned.
Moscow. March 26. INTERFAX.RU — Inconsistent with the municipal authorities of the opposition rally held on the Champ de Mars in St. Petersburg.
Earlier, opposition activists filed several applications for protests in different parts of the city, however, all bids were received waivers. The event on the Champ de Mars was not agreed, because on that day they held a rally of the National liberation movement (NOD).
Advocates of NOD use sound-amplifying equipment and flags, the event is dedicated to the protection of traditional moral and family values.
At the same time in another part of the field of Mars passes opposition meeting. The police do not prevent it, yet do not urge the crowd to disperse.
Participants of the rally on the Champ de Mars moved to the Palace square https://t.co/flSXd1v21K pic.twitter.com/xUjyD0ca4g
— TV Saint Petersburg (@topspb_tv) on 26 March 2017.