Protests Against Russian PM Putin And Government Officials Attracts Thousands

Opposition supporters light flares and shout slogans during Russia protests in the center of Moscow, Saturday. Thousands rallied against Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's government in a string of protests fueled by sharp falls in living standards since the economic crisis hit. Alexander Natruskin/Reuters

Russia Protests: Thousands Rally In 'Day of Wrath' Against Putin -- Christian Science Monitor

This weekend's Russia protests, in which thousands gathered in 20 Russian cities for 'Day of Wrath' demonstrations against Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and other government officials, brought together diverse political forces.

A wave of coordinated antigovernment protests around Russia this weekend will likely be heard in the Kremlin as distant thunder, and not an immediate challenge to the still-popular Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, say analysts.

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More News On This Weekend's Protests Against Putin

Thousands rally against Putin, dozens detained -- Reuters
'Day of Wrath' brings Russians on to the streets against Vladimir Putin -- The Guardian
Thousands in Russia protest government in  Day of Wrath' -- Washington Post
Russian Protests Seeking Ouster of Putin Fall Short -- New York Times
Huge anti-government protests in Russia -- L.A. Times
Russians Protest Economic Conditions, Lack of Freedom -- Voice of America
Rallies Calling for Putin's Ouster Fizzle -- Moscow Times

My Comment: I am not surprised by this demonstration ... I am surprised that it has taken this long to have such a demonstration. There are many who still support Putin, but economic problems are pervasive throughout Russian society, and the discontent associated with it is only now becoming known.