Thousands of Anti-Putin Demonstrators Rally in Moscow

Thousands of protesters gather on Moscow's New Arbat street, March 10, 2012. (VOA Photo - Yuli Weeks)

Russian police officers line the street near the metro station. (VOA - Yuli Weeks)

Protesters hold a painting in the front row at the rally in Moscow. (VOA Photo - Yuli Weeks)

A poster at the rally that sums up the past 12 years of presidential history in Russia reads, "Glory to the Russian constiution!" (VOA - Yuli Weeks)