12 Mar 2024 | 01:24 PM UTC
Russia: Activists to demonstrate in Yaroslavl, March 15
Activists to protest at Labor Square in Yaroslavl, Russia, from 18:00 March 15 to denounce planned landfill. Heightened security likely.
Activists affiliated with the local Communist Party plan to protest at Labor Square (Ploshchad Truda) in Yaroslavl from 18:00 March 15. The purpose of the demonstration is to denounce the creation of a new landfill. It is unclear how many participants may attend.
Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely near the demonstration site. Confrontations between demonstrators and law enforcement officers are possible; police may intervene to arrest demonstration participants.
Avoid the area around Labor Square. Strictly heed all instructions from law enforcement officers. Remain patient and courteous if stopped by law enforcement officers. Immediately depart the area at the first sign of any security disturbance.
The protest will take place during a period of heightened security across Russia, corresponding with the March 15-17 presidential election voting period. Authorities are, therefore, likely to deploy particularly tight security at the demonstration and may intervene to break up the protest.
