Scenes from anti-Putin rally in Russia
A protester wearing a Guy Fawkes mask takes part in a demonstration for fair elections in central Moscow February 4, 2012. Protests were planned across Russia on Saturday, continuing a movement of open opposition started after public criticism of the results of December's parliamentary election
Activists gather, holding banners and placards, in a show of support for Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in central Moscow February 4, 2012. Tens of thousands of Russians defied bitter cold in Moscow on Saturday to demand fair elections in a march against Putin's 12-year rule, and thousands of others staged a rally supporting the prime minister. The banner (C) reads "Who, if not Putin?"
Demonstrators march during a massive protest against Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's rule in Moscow, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. Thousands of Russians are taking to the streets of Moscow to demand an end to Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's rule, challenging his bid to reclaim presidency in March. The protest expected to draw tens of thousands despite temperatures plunging to minus 20 C
Demonstrators gather for a massive protest against Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's rule in Moscow, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. Thousands of Russians are taking to the streets of Moscow to demand an end to Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's rule, challenging his bid to reclaim presidency in March. The protest expected to draw tens of thousands despite temperatures plunging to minus 20 degrees Celsius
Russian billionaire and presidential candidate Mikhail Prokhorov, center, walks among demonstrators gathered for a massive protest against Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's rule in Moscow, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. Thousands of Russians are taking to the streets of Moscow to demand an end to Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's rule, challenging his bid to reclaim presidency in March. The protest expected to draw tens of thousands despite temperatures plunging to minus 20 degrees Celsius
Opposition activists hold placards and listen to speakers during a demonstration for fair elections in Central Vladivostok February 4, 2012. Protests were planned across Russia on Saturday, continuing a movement of open opposition started after public criticism of the results of December's parliamentary election. The placard on right reads "Putin! Leave by yourself!"