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Moscow Arrests Thousands in City Election Protests

Published July 28th, 2019 - 06:33 GMT

Russian police have blocked the streets of central Moscow on Saturday, July 27, 2019, and arrested over 1,300 demonstrators with a goal to blunt a protest over the fairness of coming city elections.

Protesters were chanting “We love Russia! They love money!” referring to government corruption. 

The demonstrates were the latest in a series of street demonstrations staged as President Vladimir V. Putin’s approval ratings have dipped amid economic hardship.

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Servicemen of the Russian National Guard block an area during an unauthorised rally demanding independent and opposition candidates be allowed to run for office in local election in September, in downtown Moscow on July 27, 2019. Maxim ZMEYEV / AFP

Servicemen of the Russian National Guard block an area during an unauthorised rally demanding independent and opposition candidates be allowed to run for office in local election in September, in downtown Moscow on July 27, 2019. Maxim ZMEYEV / AFP

Police officers detain a protester during an unauthorised rally demanding independent and opposition candidates be allowed to run for office in local election in September, in downtown Moscow on July 27, 2019. Maxim ZMEYEV / AFP

Police officers detain a protester during an unauthorised rally demanding independent and opposition candidates be allowed to run for office in local election in September, in downtown Moscow on July 27, 2019. Maxim ZMEYEV / AFP

A woman walks past servicemen of the Russian National Guard during an unauthorised rally demanding independent and opposition candidates be allowed to run for office in local election in September, in downtown Moscow on July 27, 2019. Maxim ZMEYEV / AFP

A woman walks past servicemen of the Russian National Guard during an unauthorised rally demanding independent and opposition candidates be allowed to run for office in local election in September, in downtown Moscow on July 27, 2019. Maxim ZMEYEV / AFP

Riot police detain a protester during an unauthorised rally demanding independent and opposition candidates be allowed to run for office in local election in September, in downtown Moscow on July 27, 2019. Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP

Riot police detain a protester during an unauthorised rally demanding independent and opposition candidates be allowed to run for office in local election in September, in downtown Moscow on July 27, 2019. Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP

A protester holding a placard reading "I have the right on my candidate" sits on a bench in front of a line of riot police during an unauthorised rally demanding independent and opposition candidates be allowed to run for office in local election in September, in downtown Moscow on July 27, 2019. Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP

A protester holding a placard reading "I have the right on my candidate" sits on a bench in front of a line of riot police during an unauthorised rally demanding independent and opposition candidates be allowed to run for office in local election in September, in downtown Moscow on July 27, 2019. Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP

Servicemen of the Russian National Guard stand in line along Moscow's Tverskaya street during an unauthorised rally demanding independent and opposition candidates be allowed to run for office in local election in September, in downtown Moscow on July 27, 2019. Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP

Servicemen of the Russian National Guard stand in line along Moscow's Tverskaya street during an unauthorised rally demanding independent and opposition candidates be allowed to run for office in local election in September, in downtown Moscow on July 27, 2019. Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP

Protesters attempt to break through a police cordon during an unauthorised rally demanding independent and opposition candidates be allowed to run for office in local election in September, in downtown Moscow on July 27, 2019. Maxim ZMEYEV / AFP

Protesters attempt to break through a police cordon during an unauthorised rally demanding independent and opposition candidates be allowed to run for office in local election in September, in downtown Moscow on July 27, 2019. Maxim ZMEYEV / AFP

Riot police officers and servicemen of the Russian National Guard confront protesters during an unauthorised rally demanding independent and opposition candidates be allowed to run for office in local election in September, in downtown Moscow on July 27, 2019. Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP

Riot police officers and servicemen of the Russian National Guard confront protesters during an unauthorised rally demanding independent and opposition candidates be allowed to run for office in local election in September, in downtown Moscow on July 27, 2019. Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP

Servicemen of the Russian National Guard block an area during an unauthorised rally demanding independent and opposition candidates be allowed to run for office in local election in September, in downtown Moscow on July 27, 2019. Maxim ZMEYEV / AFP
Police officers detain a protester during an unauthorised rally demanding independent and opposition candidates be allowed to run for office in local election in September, in downtown Moscow on July 27, 2019. Maxim ZMEYEV / AFP
A woman walks past servicemen of the Russian National Guard during an unauthorised rally demanding independent and opposition candidates be allowed to run for office in local election in September, in downtown Moscow on July 27, 2019. Maxim ZMEYEV / AFP
Riot police detain a protester during an unauthorised rally demanding independent and opposition candidates be allowed to run for office in local election in September, in downtown Moscow on July 27, 2019. Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP
A protester holding a placard reading "I have the right on my candidate" sits on a bench in front of a line of riot police during an unauthorised rally demanding independent and opposition candidates be allowed to run for office in local election in September, in downtown Moscow on July 27, 2019. Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP
Servicemen of the Russian National Guard stand in line along Moscow's Tverskaya street during an unauthorised rally demanding independent and opposition candidates be allowed to run for office in local election in September, in downtown Moscow on July 27, 2019. Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP
Protesters attempt to break through a police cordon during an unauthorised rally demanding independent and opposition candidates be allowed to run for office in local election in September, in downtown Moscow on July 27, 2019. Maxim ZMEYEV / AFP
Riot police officers and servicemen of the Russian National Guard confront protesters during an unauthorised rally demanding independent and opposition candidates be allowed to run for office in local election in September, in downtown Moscow on July 27, 2019. Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP
Servicemen of the Russian National Guard block an area during an unauthorised rally demanding independent and opposition candidates be allowed to run for office in local election in September, in downtown Moscow on July 27, 2019. Maxim ZMEYEV / AFP
Servicemen of the Russian National Guard block an area during an unauthorised rally demanding independent and opposition candidates be allowed to run for office in local election in September, in downtown Moscow on July 27, 2019. Maxim ZMEYEV / AFP
Police officers detain a protester during an unauthorised rally demanding independent and opposition candidates be allowed to run for office in local election in September, in downtown Moscow on July 27, 2019. Maxim ZMEYEV / AFP
Police officers detain a protester during an unauthorised rally demanding independent and opposition candidates be allowed to run for office in local election in September, in downtown Moscow on July 27, 2019. Maxim ZMEYEV / AFP
A woman walks past servicemen of the Russian National Guard during an unauthorised rally demanding independent and opposition candidates be allowed to run for office in local election in September, in downtown Moscow on July 27, 2019. Maxim ZMEYEV / AFP
A woman walks past servicemen of the Russian National Guard during an unauthorised rally demanding independent and opposition candidates be allowed to run for office in local election in September, in downtown Moscow on July 27, 2019. Maxim ZMEYEV / AFP
Riot police detain a protester during an unauthorised rally demanding independent and opposition candidates be allowed to run for office in local election in September, in downtown Moscow on July 27, 2019. Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP
Riot police detain a protester during an unauthorised rally demanding independent and opposition candidates be allowed to run for office in local election in September, in downtown Moscow on July 27, 2019. Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP
A protester holding a placard reading "I have the right on my candidate" sits on a bench in front of a line of riot police during an unauthorised rally demanding independent and opposition candidates be allowed to run for office in local election in September, in downtown Moscow on July 27, 2019. Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP
A protester holding a placard reading "I have the right on my candidate" sits on a bench in front of a line of riot police during an unauthorised rally demanding independent and opposition candidates be allowed to run for office in local election in September, in downtown Moscow on July 27, 2019. Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP
Servicemen of the Russian National Guard stand in line along Moscow's Tverskaya street during an unauthorised rally demanding independent and opposition candidates be allowed to run for office in local election in September, in downtown Moscow on July 27, 2019. Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP
Servicemen of the Russian National Guard stand in line along Moscow's Tverskaya street during an unauthorised rally demanding independent and opposition candidates be allowed to run for office in local election in September, in downtown Moscow on July 27, 2019. Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP
Protesters attempt to break through a police cordon during an unauthorised rally demanding independent and opposition candidates be allowed to run for office in local election in September, in downtown Moscow on July 27, 2019. Maxim ZMEYEV / AFP
Protesters attempt to break through a police cordon during an unauthorised rally demanding independent and opposition candidates be allowed to run for office in local election in September, in downtown Moscow on July 27, 2019. Maxim ZMEYEV / AFP
Riot police officers and servicemen of the Russian National Guard confront protesters during an unauthorised rally demanding independent and opposition candidates be allowed to run for office in local election in September, in downtown Moscow on July 27, 2019. Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP
Riot police officers and servicemen of the Russian National Guard confront protesters during an unauthorised rally demanding independent and opposition candidates be allowed to run for office in local election in September, in downtown Moscow on July 27, 2019. Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP

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