
In Samara, on Sunday, the Russian March was held, the organizer of which was the local branch of the "Union of the Russian People". According to Interfax, about a hundred people took part in the march.
The rally began near the monument to the Afghan soldiers in the center of Samara. There he lasted about an hour. After that, the audience with a march went to Kuibyshev Square.
They held icons, white and yellow flags, posters with nationalist and anti-government slogans in their hands. The marching was accompanied by several police patrol cars, there were no incidents.
According to the organizers, the event was authorized by the city authorities. The city administration agencies stated that six applications were submitted for events in the city from various public organizations, including the application for the Russian march. “All applications were satisfied,” the agency’s interlocutor said.