Russia: 100th day of protests in Khabarovsk against governor's arrest

Rally in support of the arrested regional governor, Sergei Furgal, in Khabarovsk, in the Russian Far East, July 25, 2020. REUTERS / Evgenii Pereverzev

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The rumors continue in the Russian Far East in Khabarovsk, located more than 6,000 kilometers from Moscow.

It is the 100th day of the protests against the arrest in July of the governor of the region, Sergei Fourgal.

He had beaten the candidate of Putin's party in 2018, and for his supporters he is the victim of a political settling of scores.

What do these unprecedented demonstrations mean for the Kremlin?

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analyzes Fedor Krasheninnikov, expert in Russian domestic policy.

This is not surprising because historically in this part of Russia there have often been quite critical opinions towards Moscow.

But it is difficult to express these criticisms because the political parties in place are blocking this subject.

And unofficial parties are not recognized in Russia.

So that's why people have no choice and express their anger in this way.

I think that after these demonstrations, the next federal elections will be very complicated in the Khabarovsk region for the central power.

It is obvious that the inhabitants will oppose any pressure and block the candidates sent by Moscow.

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