Last time there was suppose to be demonstration against Putins actions, many people were arrested long before they ever made it to St.Petersburg. Opposition against Putin is beaten down as he imposes his own leashed "opposition".
Like before, normal permits for demonstrations were not granted and thus all who attend the demonstrations can be arrested and marked. Also, like before, police used excess force.
Russia has not been democratic for quite some time now.

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En uneksi. I do not dream.