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Economic angst is prompting more rallies Sunday. How will the Kremlin react?
The collapse of oil prices and the Russian ruble have ignited relatively small protests against the government here. But reaction from the Kremlin has been fast and furious.
Nationwide rallies planned for Sunday are expected to draw even larger crowds and will be the next major test of a Russian leadership increasingly anxious over dissent.
"On its face it seems ridiculous to see thousands of cops beating up a handful of peaceful demonstrators; logic dictates that they ought to ignore us," says Eduard Limonov, leader of the banned leftist National Bolshevik Party. "But the authorities fear opposition and ... [as the economic crisis grows] they have good reason for that. They read the FSB [security police] reports and they know that we are very well organized and ready to lead in the case of mass social unrest."
Originally posted by warrenb
"On its face it seems ridiculous to see thousands of cops beating up a handful of peaceful demonstrators; logic dictates that they ought to ignore us," says Eduard Limonov, leader of the banned leftist National Bolshevik Party."
Originally posted by warrenb
"But the authorities fear opposition."
Originally posted by warrenb
They read the FSB [security police] reports and they know that we are very well organized and ready to lead in the case of mass social unrest
Originally posted by warrenb
Seems like Russia is headed to some bigger protests and possible riots...
Originally posted by mystiq
I support people everywhere protesting in large amounts.
Originally posted by mystiq
Isn't Russia in the process of creating that bill that would criminalize any form of protest or criticism of the government?
Originally posted by warrenb
well you do need a permit to protest in Russia
Originally posted by warrenb
In fact you can be arrested simply asking for a permit to protest
Originally posted by mystiq
This is the thread about the bill: www.abovetopsecret.com...
which would make protest treason if passed.