The death of Boris Nemtsov not only united disparate opposition in St. Petersburg, but also led to the streets thousands of ordinary people. The last time such a consensus among the citizens felt during the winter of 2011-2012 in protest. The march was the memory of the mass opposition rally in recent years.
“Do not forget, do not forgive, – read standing on the side of a woman stretching the text with which activists marched past her. – Who does not forgive that?” But for the thousands gathered the answer to this question seems to be lying on the surface.
People came very much – it was clear even at the point of collection – metro station “Gorky”. “The Democrats do not have to walk on the lawn!” – Outraged some grandmother. But the activists did not have much choice – almost the entire park at the station was jammed who came to honor the memory of Nemtsov, a place on the tracks is not enough.
The column moved in the direction of the Champs de Mars early in the third. At the forefront with a mourning banner were deputies of the Legislative Assembly Boris Vishnevsky, Olga Galkina, Maxim Reznik, the leader of the St. Petersburg “Apple” Andrew Palevitch, co-chairman of the city branch of the RPR-Parnassus Andrew Brewers, a member of “Civic Platform” Valery Fedotov.
A couple of weeks ago, these people could not agree on what should have been an opposition march March 1 – crisis management and anti-war. Then the question arose with flags – Russian or party? After the incident on Friday at the Moscow River bridge all these arguments were irrelevant and unnecessary. During the procession of any flags or banners almost was not. Someone carrying flowers, someone – photos Nemtsov. Bright spot is allocated only green umbrella “Apple”.
At some point the column of demonstrators took to the roadway. Of standing on the side of the truck immediately fell “astronauts”. Riot police forced the residents to return to the pavement. But not for long. Soon, the police had to block traffic on the Troitsky Bridge in the direction of the Champs de Mars, because the procession filled half of the road. When the beginning of the column almost moved to the other side of the Neva, the tail could be seen even in the metro station. Police say that all the action involved 6 thousand. Man. Activists will be talking about 10-15 thousand. Come.
On the Campus Martius people huddled around a tiny stage with a portrait of Nemtsov and the inscription “A Hero Never Dies”.
“The rally dedicated to the memory of a man who is known to all of you who fought for freedom, democracy and opposed the war. We believe that it is – one of the victims. And I propose to begin with a minute of silence in memory of Boris Nemtsov and all those who died in this war, “- said the scene deputy Boris Vishnevsky. The silence was broken only police helicopter, watching the action.
The next speaker was Andrew Brewers, who noted that Nemtsov was for him not simply associate and colleague, and teacher and friend.
“We can not believe that it is not. This is the man who was supposed to be forever. And we believe that he will always be with us. For us in the night from Friday to Saturday began another era. It began with blood, people have moved face. He was killed not for what he was doing some kind of report or something else. He was killed because it was Boris Nemtsov. That all my life to prove that there are honest politicians, have principles that you can stand, have an idea that is not for sale. Therefore, it is feared, “- said the opposition leader.
The Brewers said that now the Germans had not come for someone to rally and not announce those thoughts,” you are discussing in the kitchen “. “He is not, and no one left to speak the truth for you. Now you have to do it” – summed activist.
The deputy Maxim Reznik said that Boris Nemtsov has always fought for the unification of democratic forces. Judging by the rally, the death of the policy really rallied, though until one day, fragmented opposition. If the center of the crowd waving flags of Russia and St. Petersburg (with mourning ribbons), then the sides were many other banners.
On the one side are the representatives of the “Democratic Petersburg” with a huge banner “Boris, you’re right!”. Next to them were “Ingrian”. On the reverse side of the stage to detect even an “island” of feminists in the cat masks and a poster “All men – sisters.” To the left of the scene could see the flags of the “Left” – RSD RSDUY, anarcho-communists.
Recent traditionally been under the black and red paintings. But the police seem to have adopted these flags for the symbols banned in Russia “Right sector.” Those banners are also red and black, but with horizontal stripes, anarchists same division diagonal. Law enforcement officers probably do not know the difference, three times tried to break through the dense crowd to pick up the flags. Organizers of the rally took first crush and the cries of provocation, but then began to call the police to detain anyone not.
“Respect your law! Police – provocateurs!” – Screaming crowd. Activists handed flags to each other, so that they remain out of reach. In the end, law enforcement officers surrendered, realizing that their small group surrounded by an angry mob. They retreated with mild expression of panic on their faces. “Recaptured, well done!” – Cried gathered.
In the crowd were people who came with placards clearly prepared before the death of Nemtsov. Someone had banners on the crisis, someone – about Ukraine and Pilots Hope Savchenko. Many come with a Ukrainian flag. In this first in social networks spread information about the detention of activist just for a similar flag. However, it turned out that the representative of the “Democratic Petersburg” Vsevolod Nelaeva and his companions were taken to a police car is not for the yellow-blue cloth, and for banners controversial quotes Nemtsov. Later, both released without charge.
On the first day of spring Field of Mars was not the best place for a stroll. Underfoot – ice and water, people have tried to stand in dry areas, but these were few. “We’re going in circles to keep warm,” – explained to someone on the phone young man. Meanwhile, the scene has made more than a dozen speakers from different political parties and associations. Talked a lot about the war waged and about the criminal power. Shouted: “This is our city,” “We are not afraid” and “Russia will be free”. “The authorities ordered the murder of Boris Nemtsov. We all know who the customer was. And we will not be intimidated”, – assured the citizens of ex-deputy of the Legislative Assembly Sergei Gulyaev. He responded with thunderous applause.
However, about 20 meters from the stage speakers speeches almost could not be heard. “Louder!” – Periodically shouted from the crowd. Someone went to the free communication. “The cameras did not filmed, the murder scene hid snowblower” – told the girl the young man who happened to be in the Campus Martius. “It could be the successor,” – said a man to his companion. “You know, I do not watch TV,” – frowned activist Ukrainian flag when the guy in the crowd began to pester her with questions.
When played second dozen activists, people began to leave. The rally lasted for 1.5 hours. “These words are just that, nothing has changed” – a man winced when he heard another appeal. “Tired? Revolutionaries suffered even more and won,” – said one of the speakers. From the stage called published reports Boris Nemtsov. Human rights activist Dinar Idrisov read poems: “Write Bora to a new address:” Heavenly Hundred “, Boris heaven”.
The poems are not quite with the printed content and recited Maxim Reznik. “For Russia, for freedom, to the end, until victory!” – Shouted concluded the deputy. His colleague in parliament Wisniewski said the number came. “We have proved that we have more than 14%”, – the politician said, referring to the current government support rating. The organizers wished that the next time so many people gathered not so tragic about.
At this time, a couple of dozen people were standing at the Eternal Flame. On the pedestal lay flowers and photographs of the murdered politician. “Indeed, the eternal memory,” – sighed one of the women.
Sofia Mokhova
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