Russian opposition activists rallied in Moscow on September 20 in the wake of regional elections that widely favored the ruling party and prompted accusations of vote rigging. The protest, called A Meeting to Change Power, drew an estimated 2,000-4,000 people — far fewer numbers than organizers had hoped. Many protesters held signs referring to opposition politician Boris Nemtsov, who was gunned down near the Kremlin in February. (RFE/RL’s Russian Service)
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