year 2009. The beginning of "Strategy-31"
10 years ago, on May 31, 2009, an indefinite series of civil actions began against the infringement of freedom of assembly, in defense of the 31st article of the Russian Constitution that guarantees it. "Strategy-31" - an all-Russian civil movement - began. The first action took place on Triumfalnaya Square in Moscow, a traditional site for demonstrations in defense of freedom of speech. It was decided to hold protest actions on the 31st.