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Thousands of Russian nationalists rally in anti-immigrant protests
Source: Reuters
Thousands of Russian nationalists rally in anti-immigrant protests
By Thomas Grove and Jason Bush
MOSCOW | Mon Nov 4, 2013 7:53am EST
(Reuters) - Thousands of Russian nationalists rallied across the country on National Unity Day on Monday, in a sign of the growing strength of far-right political forces galvanized by an anti-immigrant agenda.
Hard-line nationalists have adopted the holiday, which commemorates the liberation of Moscow from Polish invaders in 1612, as an occasion to hold annual "Russian Marches".
This year's rallies were larger and more numerous than in previous years, in a headache for Russian authorities who worry that rising ethnic tensions pose a threat to public order.
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By Thomas Grove and Jason Bush
MOSCOW | Mon Nov 4, 2013 7:53am EST
(Reuters) - Thousands of Russian nationalists rallied across the country on National Unity Day on Monday, in a sign of the growing strength of far-right political forces galvanized by an anti-immigrant agenda.
Hard-line nationalists have adopted the holiday, which commemorates the liberation of Moscow from Polish invaders in 1612, as an occasion to hold annual "Russian Marches".
This year's rallies were larger and more numerous than in previous years, in a headache for Russian authorities who worry that rising ethnic tensions pose a threat to public order.
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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/04/us-russia-nationalists-idUSBRE9A30FN20131104
