The Communist party plans to hold a nationwide protest against the economic policy 8 April. A statement published on the party’s website on Friday, March 31.
“We urge all of our citizens, a wide range of state-Patriotic forces to take to the streets and support the requirement for the change of socio-economic policy”, — reads the statement of the leader of the party Gennady Zyuganov.
The Communists emphasize that they have long and resolutely fight against the destructive economic policies of the Russian authorities and municipal racketeering.
According to the Communist party, will join the campaign a number of NGOs, in particular the Movement in support of the army, the Union of Soviet officers and Russian women’s movement “Hope of Russia”. It is noted that the event will be held at the site near the Revolution square in Moscow. Agreed its implementation by authorities of the capital, is not specified.
30 March the President of Russia Vladimir Putin has called unacceptable the use of unauthorized protests for self-promotion in the eve of the election campaign.
Sunday, March 26, Moscow hosted the inconsistent anti-corruption protest, similar protests were also held in several other cities. In the capital, according to police, the March was attended by seven or eight thousand people. About 600 protesters were detained.