By STAFF Writer
December 10, 2011
RUSSIA PROTEST NEWS - About fifty thousands people came to street on Saturday in Moscow in protest against the rule of prime minister Vladimir Putin.
Protesters in thousands stood shoulder-to-shoulder in one of biggest demonstrations since the demise of the Soviet Union in early 1990s, shouting "Freedom!" and "Russia without Putin!"
Interior troops and police were deployed around Bolotnaya Square, across river from Kremlin, but the protesters were allowed to gather by officials.
Over fifty cities were reported to have marched by protesters. Seven thousands gathered in St Petersburg and 4,000 in Siberian city of Novosibirsk braving the cold and snow of temperature -20C.
Despite fraud accusations, United Russia party of Putin gained almost 50% vote in a disputed parliamentary election.
If the Kremlin refused the cancel of election results, a protest again would be held on Christmas eve, said Opposition leader Vladimir Ryzhkov.
Over fifty cities were reported to have marched by protesters. Seven thousands gathered in St Petersburg and 4,000 in Siberian city of Novosibirsk braving the cold and snow of temperature -20C.
Protesters mainly included growing middle class and educated professionals.
Vladimir Putin accused Hillary Clinton, United States secretary, of prompting unrest in the country and also cracked down on the NGOs that work with foreign funding in Russia.
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