VOA: Thousands Commemorate Murdered Russian Opposition Leader Ahead of Elections
A month ahead of presidential elections, thousands of Russians rallied in the capital city of Moscow Sunday in honor of Kremlin critic Boris Nemtsov, who was murdered on this day three years ago.
In a rare sanctioned opposition gathering in Russia's capital, many carried flags, portraits of Nemtsov, placards and flowers in frigid temperatures as low as minus 14 degrees Celsius.
Moscow police, who are often accused of underestimating opposition crowd sizes, said that 4,500 people attended the rally. Pro-opposition monitors said the figure was over 7,000.
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WNU Editor: Three years already. The time certainly flies.
More News On Russians Remembering Murdered Russian Opposition Leader Boris Nemtsov
Russia's Opposition Leaders Come Together, Briefly, in Nemtsov March -- The Moscow Times
Thousands rally in Moscow to commemorate slain opposition leader before election -- Reuters
Thousands attend Nemtsov memorial march in Moscow -- BBC News
Thousands march in memory of slain Putin critic ahead of Russian election -- Telegraph.
Peaceful Rallies Held For Slain Kremlin Critic Nemtsov -- Radio Free Europe
Russians commemorate anniversary of slain politician Boris Nemtsov's death -- DW
4,500 Attended March in Memory of Russian Opposition Figure Nemtsov (PHOTO) -- Sputnik
