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Online broadcast of the rally from Luzhniki
In support of Vladimir Putin
The broadcast is carried out with the technical assistance of RIA Novosti. In Moscow, a procession and a rally in support of the presidential candidate from United Russia, Vladimir Putin, is taking place. The columns moved from the Frunzenskaya embankment to the Luzhniki stadium, where the rally took place.
According to news agencies, 130,000 people gathered at Luzhniki.
Presidential candidate from "United Russia" Vladimir Putin still came to the rally of his supporters. Among other words, he quoted lines from the poem "Borodino" by Mikhail Lermontov: "Let's die near Moscow // How our brothers died! // And we promised to die, // And we kept the oath of allegiance // We are in the Battle of Borodino." "The battle for Russia continues! Victory will be ours!" Vladimir Putin assured his supporters.
@barabanch reports: "Khamovnichesky shaft is packed with buses, which bring "supporters" to puting."
The previous rally of supporters of the incumbent prime minister took place on February 4 at Poklonnaya Hill. According to official figures, 138 thousand people gathered for it. Information appeared in the media that some participants came to the event at the direction of their employers.