Russia sees further detentions of opposition activists

Dozens of opposition activists were detained by riot police today as they tried to rally against Russian President Vladimir Putin's government in central St Petersburg.

Russia sees further detentions of opposition activists

Dozens of opposition activists were detained by riot police today as they tried to rally against Russian President Vladimir Putin's government in central St Petersburg.

Boris Nemtsov, an opposition leader and a likely contender in next March's presidential election, was among scores of protesters detained by authorities.

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