MOSCOW -- More than 1,000 activists gathered in downtown Moscow today to protest against ultranationalism, racism, and fascism in Russia, RFE/RL's Russian Service reports.
The protesters gathered near the Griboyedov monument holding signs saying "Russia Against Fascism!"
RFE/RL's correspondent reports from the scene that activists of the For Human Rights nongovernmental organization also took part in the event.
Russia today is marking the Day of Russian Unity.
A movement against illegal immigration that is known for its xenophobic and ultranationalist stance also held an action called "The Russian March" in Moscow today.
No clashes were reported.
The protesters gathered near the Griboyedov monument holding signs saying "Russia Against Fascism!"
RFE/RL's correspondent reports from the scene that activists of the For Human Rights nongovernmental organization also took part in the event.
Russia today is marking the Day of Russian Unity.
A movement against illegal immigration that is known for its xenophobic and ultranationalist stance also held an action called "The Russian March" in Moscow today.
No clashes were reported.