Russian police detain a protester during a rally in Moscow on Sunday, May 6, the eve of Vladimir Putin's return as president.
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Russian police detain a protester during a rally in Moscow on Sunday, May 6, the eve of Vladimir Putin's return as president.
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Thousands of Russians march in the country's capital during the latest anti-government demonstration. Putin was recently elected to a six-year term as president.
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Thousands of Russians march in the country's capital during the latest anti-government demonstration. Putin was recently elected to a six-year term as president.
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Opposition supporters clash with riot police during the "March of Millions" protest on Sunday.
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Opposition supporters clash with riot police during the "March of Millions" protest on Sunday.
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As they marched, many protesters chanted slogans such as "Russia without Putin" and "Putin is a thief."
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As they marched, many protesters chanted slogans such as "Russia without Putin" and "Putin is a thief."
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Demonstrators agreed with Moscow authorities on a route to Bolotnaya Square, but a large number of them veered off the path.
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Demonstrators agreed with Moscow authorities on a route to Bolotnaya Square, but a large number of them veered off the path.
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A young girl hoisted on someone's shoulders holds up a sign during the demonstration.
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A young girl hoisted on someone's shoulders holds up a sign during the demonstration.
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Russian police officers attempt to block off a street during the rally in Moscow.
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Russian police officers attempt to block off a street during the rally in Moscow.
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More than 250 people were arrested, Moscow police said.
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More than 250 people were arrested, Moscow police said.
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Demonstrators carry a giant white ribbon as they march on Sunday. In Russia, the white ribbon has emerged as a symbol of the opposition movement.
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Demonstrators carry a giant white ribbon as they march on Sunday. In Russia, the white ribbon has emerged as a symbol of the opposition movement.
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After the arrests, authorities slowly moved everyone out of the area.
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After the arrests, authorities slowly moved everyone out of the area.
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Leftist radical group leader Sergei Udaltsov, center, attends Sunday's rally. He was among the people arrested.
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Leftist radical group leader Sergei Udaltsov, center, attends Sunday's rally. He was among the people arrested.
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Many protesters expressed disappointment that the event was not peaceful.
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Many protesters expressed disappointment that the event was not peaceful.
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Leading opposition figure Boris Nemtsov, center, was also among the demonstrators who were arrested.
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Leading opposition figure Boris Nemtsov, center, was also among the demonstrators who were arrested.
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A protester wears a Guy Fawkes mask Sunday.
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A protester wears a Guy Fawkes mask Sunday.
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