What happened to the largest demonstration in Russia in five years?

On March 26, anti-corruption demonstrations broke out in many major cities in Russia, demanding the resignation of Russian Prime Minister Medvedev. It is reported that this protest may be the largest organized event to express dissatisfaction since the large-scale demonstrations in 2011-2012.

Integrated media reported on March 27 that on the 26th, the "Fight against Corruption" Foundation organized anti-corruption marches in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Ufa, Ural, Tomsk, as well as Siberia and the Far East. People in more than ten major cities participated in the parade.

According to data released by the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs, the number of participants in the demonstrations varied from place to place, ranging from more than 1,000 people (in the Far East) to as many as 7 to 8,000 people (in Moscow). During this period, marchers in various cities held up flags and slogans, demanding severe punishment of corrupt elements, changing the current situation of corruption, and demanding Medvedev's resignation.

According to information released by the "Fight against Corruption" Foundation through social networking sites, demonstrations in various cities were conducted "in an orderly manner."

According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of various places, demonstrators were arrested in many cities that day. According to information released by the police, about 500 people were arrested in Moscow. In other areas, the number of arrests ranged from a few to dozens.

In addition, the Moscow police also arrested the organizer of the march that day - Navalny, the founder of the "Fight against Corruption" Foundation. At the same time, a video on social networks showed that the police took away several staff members from the office of the "Foundation to Fight Corruption".

Before Navariny called for the demonstration, he accused Medvedev in a detailed report published in early March of owning large amounts of mansions, yachts and vineyards through a shadow network of non-profit organizations. This report has more than 11 million views on YOUTUBE. Medvedev has yet to react.