Protest in Moscow against pension reform

At least 3,000 people gathered in the Russian capital to protest against the pension reform on Saturday, police confirmed. Among others, people rallied against the planned rise of the retirement age. The rally was organized by the Communist Party and other leftist groups, and was agreed by local authorities. There have been no reports on arrests. Similar protests were also held in other cities across Russia.

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