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New Generation of Russian Protesters Harnesses Social Media

Alexey Gorbachev

   WASHINGTON - Some 80 journalists are included among the thousands of
   people who have been detained across Russia during protests over the
   arrest and sentencing of opposition politician Alexey Navalny.

   Several of the journalists were beaten. At least one was jailed because
   of posts on social media about the unrest.

   The strong tactics used by security forces to contain protests, and the
   retaliation against independent journalists covering them, wereno
   surprise to Russian politicians, analysts and journalists interviewed
   by VOA. What was less expected was Russia's inability to stem the flow
   of information about Navalny's case and the rallies in his support.

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