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7 Protests That Defined the Year in Russia and Former Soviet Republics
Anger in Khabarovsk, historic demonstrations in Belarus and revolution in Kyrgyzstan. Large demonstrations took place daily in Khabarovsk throughout the summer. Alexander Yanyshev / AFP
In a year dominated by the coronavirus pandemic, some of the largest and most protracted protests in post-Soviet history also grabbed headlines.
People took to the streets to protest issues including electoral fraud, corruption and territorial disputes. Gathering despite government-imposed public assembly restrictions, protesters across the region faced off against police with thousands being injured or jailed as a result.
Here is a look back at movements that shook the post-Soviet space this year: