The sign on the stroller, the songs and chants: 'Russia without Putin', 'No to war', 'Free Russia'.
The queue at polling station no.
8118, that of the Russian embassy in Italy in via Gaeta in Rome, begins already before 12. And at midday it is increasingly longer, runs along via Palestro and encircles the entire block of the embassy.
Navalny's latest invitation seems to have been accepted: on the 12th of the third and final day of open polls for the presidential elections, the opponent who died a month ago in Siberia had launched the 'South against Putin'.
In Italy it was only possible to vote today in the diplomatic headquarters in the capital and in the consulates in Milan, Genoa and Palermo.
"We came from Naples to vote and protest. We wanted to be close to those who share our emotions. I'm not afraid of entering the embassy, we are still in Italy. But yes, in Russia", says a girl holding a pro-Navalny sign.
Around 12 the first commotions began, with a lady and her nephew holding up a sign with the Cyrillic writing: "Russia without Putin".
While the queue chants and waits to enter the embassy to vote.
"We are here to demonstrate that our elections are free and that Putin is doing a lot for our country.
The war? He didn't start it", say some ladies just before midday.
They dance for what they call "a celebration of democracy".
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