Moscow march planned by Nemtsov will mourn him instead

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With Russians reeling from the cold-blooded murder of opposition activist Boris Nemtsov, organizers planned a mourning demonstration on Sunday in place of a rally that Nemtsov had planned to lead.

See also: Boris Nemtsov's murder sends shockwaves through Russian opposition

Take a look at the developments in Moscow on Saturday:

The rally that Nemtsov had promoted before his death will now be a march to remember him

The city gave quick approval for the new gathering, in contrast to its usual slow and grudging permission for opposition rallies.

The mourning march on Sunday could serve to galvanize the beleaguered and marginalized opposition, or it could prove to be a brief catharsis after which emotions dissipate. Read more...

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