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The Vladimir City Council banned rallies
On March 23, 2006, deputies of the City Council of Vladimir decided to ban mass political events in all city squares.
Aleksey Shlyapuzhnikov, the leader of the Vladimir branch of the United Civil Front, said that recommendations had been sent to the governor of the Vladimir region to adopt a ban throughout the region and raise it to the rank of a regional law. "According to the people's deputies, most of whom are United Russia members ," said A. Shlyapuzhnikov, " picketing, marching, rallies and any combination of them should not be held in the city, as this spoils the picture of the city for tourists, especially for foreigners. "
It is reported that opposition representatives intend to protest against the decision to ban mass events and hold protests in Vladimir.
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