In the Metropolitan police warned about possible provocations at an opposition rally in Moscow, which will be held on June 12 Academician Sakharov prospect. About it “Interfax” on Saturday, June 10, reported the press service of the MIA.
It, according to representatives of the Ministry, may, in particular, to go about applying percovich gas cartridges “people in half”.
“The police will strongly react to offense and will take all necessary measures to ensure law and order and protect citizens. We remind you that the responsibility for ensuring the safety of participants rests with the law, including the organizers of public events,” — said the Agency interlocutor.
On 7 June the Moscow authorities agreed on June 12 a rally against corruption on Academician Sakharov prospect. The application was filed, a representative of the Fund of struggle against corruption, founded by opposition leader Alexei Navalny. The declared number of participants of the event, which is scheduled for 13:30 — 16:00 GMT is 15 thousand people.
On 31 may the Moscow mayor’s office refused to agree to a similar request from the Bulk due to the fact that the opposition has previously brought to administrative responsibility.
26 March on Tverskaya street in Moscow held a rally against corruption organized by Navalny and the FCO. It has not been agreed with the authorities. Participation in the event took about 8-10 thousand people. Arrested was from 600 to 1000 people. Similar events were held on the same day in dozens of cities throughout Russia, a number of them were also not sanctioned.