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October 21, 2012 21:31
Opposition rally ends in central Moscow
MOSCOW. Oct 21 (Interfax) - An opposition action has ended on the square in central Moscow where elections were held to the opposition Coordinating Council.
An activist announced from an improvised stage that the action is over and participants started removing the tents that accommodated polling stations, an Interfax correspondent reported.
Police are leaving the place and removing the metal fencing.
Most of those who had gathered for the rally started leaving the venue about an hour ago. But several dozen opposition activists remain on the square.
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