To the Western media, he’s a window into the secretive world of the Kremlin. To many Russians, he’s a notorious conspiracy pundit. But for police, Valery Solovey is a wanted man, after he was arrested at a rally in St. Petersburg.
On Sunday, local newspaper Fontanka reported that the political scientist had been detained for breaching the region’s coronavirus prevention laws – specifically those requiring the wearing of masks – at what police say was a rally for his ‘Peremen’ opposition movement. According to reports, the event was disrupted by counter-protesters, who threw smoke bombs and scattered leaflets. Solovey was detained and taken to a nearby police station.
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