At least 74 people were arrested in 17 cities for protesting during Russia's presidential election, according to the Russian NGO OVD-Info, which records arrests during protests.
Russians vote on Sunday on the last day of a poll intended to celebrate the triumph of Vladimir Putin, even if repression, the death of opponent Alexeï Navalny and the assault on Ukraine constitute the backdrop to the election .
Critics of the Russian president, who has been in charge of the country for twenty-four years, wanted to demonstrate their disagreement with the policy of the master of the Kremlin by going to vote at the same time, at noon on Sunday.
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