In Voronezh, at least 10 participants in a discussion about urban planning were detained. They were going to discuss whether Voronezh could become a second Petersburg

Police in Voronezh detained 10-12 participants in the discussion on urbanism “We’re Talking about the City,” activist Pavel Sychev and the publication “7×7” reported. It is unknown what exactly the detainees are charged with. They were taken to city police department No. 6.

The discussion was going to be held by “Space Politics”. Representatives of two initiatives, “I am a Citizen” and “Not Politics,” wanted to participate in it. In total, about 10 participants were expected. As Sychev noted, the event was not political.

The organizers of the meeting previously released an announcement of the event. It said: “Is Voronezh a good city to live in? Could Voronezh become the second Petersburg? What prospects does the city have for further development?

Update. Novaya Gazeta Europe reported that those detained during the discussion were released from the police, and no reports were drawn up against them.