What happens if you protest in Russia?
What happens if you protest in Russia?
According to a Russian law introduced in 2014, a fine or detention of up to 15 days may be given for holding a demonstration without the permission of authorities and prison sentences of up to five years may be given for three breaches. Single-person pickets have resulted in fines and a three-year prison sentence.
What are the Russians protesting against?
| 2021 Russian protests | |
|---|---|
| Location | Russia and other countries |
| Caused by | Arrest of Alexei Navalny Opposition to Vladimir Putin Release of the film Putin’s Palace Corruption in Russia |
| Goals | Release of Navalny Resignation of Putin |
| Methods | Protests Demonstrations Picketing Internet activism |
Who is Putin’s number 2?
| Dmitry Medvedev | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 16 January 2020 | |
| Chairman | Vladimir Putin |
| Preceded by | Office established |
What’s behind the protests in Russia?
Protesters In Russia’s Far East Challenge Putin’s Authority, Demand His Resignation The arrest of a popular regional governor has led to protests demanding his release. Amid the pandemic and an economic downturn, the protests pose an additional challenge for President Vladimir Putin.
Why are people protesting in Russia’s Khabarovsk?
There have been frequent rallies against President Vladimir Putin in Khabarovsk. ( AP: Alexei Nikolsky) Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Russia’s far eastern city of Khabarovsk to protest against President Vladimir Putin’s handling of a regional political crisis and the suspected poisoning of his most vocal critic.
Why are Russians protesting against the arrest of Sergei Furgal?
Protesters have taken to the streets over Furgal’s arrest this month on murder charges, which he denies. People in the city of Khabarovsk hold posters with messages demanding freedom for Sergei Furgal, the former governor of Russia’s Khabarovsk region, on July 18.