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Thousands Participate in Anti-Putin Protest
Arctic cold held Moscow in its icy grip, but tens of thousands of people left their warm apartments to demonstrate against Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
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Hear no evil. See no evil. Speak no evil. A commentary at the protest on the way Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has reacted to the recent and growing protest movement in Russia, February 4, 2012. (VOA - Y. Weeks)
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Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in front of a stage in sub-zero weather on Bolotnaya Square in Moscow to listen to opposition speakers and musicians perform, February 4, 2012. (VOA - Y. Weeks)
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Protesters carried this sign and sang a modified version of the Bob Marley song "No Woman, No Cry." February 4, 2012. (VOA - Y. Weeks)
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The protest on February 4 drew more than 100,000 people according to organizers. Many protesters demanded that Prime Minister Vladimir Putin step down, February 4, 3012. (VOA - Y. Weeks)