March of the left

As it turns out, ((http://www.ej.ru/comments/entry/2417/ refusal to hold a rally)) is not an example of the authorities’ struggle with political dissent, but nothing more than a manifestation of concern for Moscow motorists. “At about the same time as the anti-fascists, representatives of other political forces, including the Rodina party, wanted to march through the streets of the capital, which would have led the already difficult transport situation in the city to collapse,” said Moscow Mayor Press Secretary Sergei Tsoi . Meanwhile, Rodina representatives have not yet received a response to their request.