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Russia opposition in fresh rally Russia opposition in fresh rally
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Anti-Kremlin demonstrators plan to take to the streets of St Petersburg on Sunday, a day after a rally in Moscow ended in scuffles and arrests. Anti-Kremlin demonstrators are planning to take to the streets of St Petersburg, a day after a rally in Moscow ended in scuffles and arrests.
The protesters, allied under the Other Russia coalition, say the Russian president is stifling democracy. The protesters, allied under the Other Russia coalition, say President Vladimir Putin is stifling democracy.
During Saturday's march in the capital, 170 people were arrested, including activist Garry Kasparov. Former chess champion Garry Kasparov was among 170 people arrested during the march in Moscow.
The former chess champion was freed several hours later after being fined $40 (£20) for public order offences. Mr Kasparov was freed several hours later after being fined $40 (£20) for public order offences.
Organisers said that the tough reaction to the Moscow march would boost the turnout at the rally in Russia's second-largest city. Organisers said the tough reaction to the Moscow march would boost the turnout at the rally in Russia's second-largest city.
"After what Moscow and Russian authorities are doing, I think far more people will come tomorrow," said Olga Kurnosova, the leader of Mr Kasparov's United Civil Front in St Petersburg. "After what Moscow and Russian authorities are doing, I think far more people will come," said Olga Kurnosova, the leader of Mr Kasparov's United Civil Front in St Petersburg.
March bannedMarch banned
Organisers have yet to decide whether they will try to march down the city's main street.Organisers have yet to decide whether they will try to march down the city's main street.
It is no longer a country... where the government tries to pretend it is playing by the letter and spirit of the law Garry Kasparov In pictures: Rally quashed Star squares up to PutinIt is no longer a country... where the government tries to pretend it is playing by the letter and spirit of the law Garry Kasparov In pictures: Rally quashed Star squares up to Putin
Russian authorities have sanctioned the rally but banned a march.Russian authorities have sanctioned the rally but banned a march.
Police are expected to encircle the square where the rally is taking place to prevent any march going ahead.Police are expected to encircle the square where the rally is taking place to prevent any march going ahead.
President Vladimir Putin denies he is trampling on democracy, accusing the opposition of destabilising Russia.President Vladimir Putin denies he is trampling on democracy, accusing the opposition of destabilising Russia.
In Moscow on Saturday, a huge security operation, including more than 9,000 police, was launched to prevent protesters from gathering at Pushkin Square.In Moscow on Saturday, a huge security operation, including more than 9,000 police, was launched to prevent protesters from gathering at Pushkin Square.
Mr Kasparov's swift arrest followed warnings by the prosecution office on the eve of the march, stating that anyone participating risked being detained.Mr Kasparov's swift arrest followed warnings by the prosecution office on the eve of the march, stating that anyone participating risked being detained.
Mr Kasparov was swiftly brought before a court Mr Kasparov was swiftly brought before a courtAfter being released Mr Kasparov said: "It is no longer a country... where the government tries to pretend it is playing by the letter and spirit of the law."
After being released Mr Kasparov said: "It is no longer a country... where the government tries to pretend it is playing by the letter and spirit of the law."
The security operation in Moscow came as Russia warned it wanted the extradition of London-based exile Boris Berezovsky.The security operation in Moscow came as Russia warned it wanted the extradition of London-based exile Boris Berezovsky.
Mr Berezovsky told the UK's Guardian newspaper he was plotting "revolution" to overthrow Vladimir Putin.Mr Berezovsky told the UK's Guardian newspaper he was plotting "revolution" to overthrow Vladimir Putin.
Accusing Mr Putin of creating an authoritarian regime, the tycoon said that Russia's leadership could only be removed by force.Accusing Mr Putin of creating an authoritarian regime, the tycoon said that Russia's leadership could only be removed by force.
Later, he clarified his words, stating that he backed "bloodless change" and did not support violence.Later, he clarified his words, stating that he backed "bloodless change" and did not support violence.