Russian police dispersed anti-Kremlin protests in Moscow and St. Petersburg today, detaining around 30 demonstrators.
About 200 protesters gathered in downtown St. Petersburg and several dozen activists attempted to hold a rally in central Moscow, defying bans imposed by authorities.
Opposition protests have been held on the 31st day of several previous months in a nod to the 31st Article of Russia's Constitution, which guarantees the right of assembly.
compiled from agency reports
About 200 protesters gathered in downtown St. Petersburg and several dozen activists attempted to hold a rally in central Moscow, defying bans imposed by authorities.
Opposition protests have been held on the 31st day of several previous months in a nod to the 31st Article of Russia's Constitution, which guarantees the right of assembly.
compiled from agency reports