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Protests in Russia

Impey, JoannaFebruary 3, 2012

Russia is in the midst of political upheaval ahead of presidential elections in March. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, who has led Russia in some form for over a decade, looks set to reenter the office of president. But more and more Russians are protesting against Putin's return to power.

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In December, tens of thousands took to the streets of Moscow to vent their anger at Putin's United Russia party. It was the biggest protest in Russia in years - and it came as a shock to the Kremlin. Now, ahead of the next mass protest, scheduled for Saturday, Russians are exploring new ways of expressing their anger. Jessica Golloher reports from Moscow.