1. Russia opposition vows 'Solidarity'
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About 500 anti-Kremlin activists have met in Moscow to discuss forming a movement called "Solidarity" in the latest bid to unite Russia's liberals against what they call growing authoritaria

2. Opposition to Russia inauguration
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Russian police officers are monitoring a Moscow apartment where 17 opposition supporters have gathered before a rally on Tuesday evening that officials have banned.

3. Russian election heavily criticised
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The victory of Vladimir Putin's party in Russia's elections have been harshly criticised as "unfair and undemocratic" by opposition groups and western observers.

4. Kasparov detained in Russia protest
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Gary Kasparov, a Russian opposition leader, and former world chess champion, has been detained by police during a protest against Vladimir Putin, the president.

5. Kasparov vies for Russia presidency
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Garry Kasparov, the former world chess champion, has been named as the Other Russia opposition party's candidate for next year's presidential elections.

6. Kremlin supporters sweep elections
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Criticis have complained about Russia's regional elections that handed supporters of the Kremlin a majority and squeezed out its most outspoken opponents.

7. Critics say Russian polls biased
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Russia's regional polls have been plagued by complaints that opposition candidates were being kept out of the race by newly-introduced rules.

8. Russian protesters arrested
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Russian police have detained at least 20 people after about 5,000 protesters gathered in Saint Petersburg for a rally against Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, city authorities said.