Vladimir Putin, the Prime Minister of Russia, has caused a great deal of controversy in recent years. Even following two terms of Presidency, he remains the primary governing force in Russian politics. Following numerous elections of speculation and potential corruption, protesters in Moscow have staged a significant movement against Putin's regime, advocating honest elections and fair government. Significant disconnect remains between police and protest members regarding the protest's size, though it may be upwards of 100,000 people. While hostility remains between the country's political allegiances, groups including the liberal democrats, nationalists, and communists all came together against the Putin regime. Videos showing election fraud have caused uproar in Russia, and the government has responded in charging the United States with disseminating the videos. Protest members demonstrate great vigor given the climate in Russia this time of the year. A pro-Putin rally was also staged in response, and Putin himself offered to personally pay for the fine charged due to exceeding the permit.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/russians-give-putin-cold-shoulder/2012/02/04/gIQAW47DpQ_story.html
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