"Russia is sinking into democracy."
On the banner: "Putin - Enough!"
After winning 64% in the first round of the March 4 presidential election, Vladimir Putin, amidst allegations of widespread electoral fraud, has to contend with an increasingly vocal opposition which, while disorganised, enjoys strong representation in major cities.
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