On this day 10 years ago, around 20,000 Russians in Moscow protested against Putin’s third inauguration. The authorities’ crackdown on the pro-democratic movement resulted in what has come to be known as the “Bolotnaya square case”.

On this day 10 years ago, around 20,000 Russians in Moscow protested against Putin’s third inauguration. The authorities’ crackdown on the pro-democratic movement resulted in what has come to be known as the “Bolotnaya square case”.