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VIDEO: Russia’s Putin has a new enemy – students

Sharyl Kaur

06 Apr 2017

russia protests — (File) Policemen detain youths while patrolling streets in the case of an anti-government protest, which was not sanctioned by the authorities, in Moscow, Russia, April 2, 2017. Pic: Reuters/Maxim Shemetov

From Hong Kong to Syria, students have been a major force in civil movements, showing up to protest non-violently.

Now, a disenfranchised generation of Russian youth is back on the streets demanding change.

Some were unfortunately detained and arrested.

Watch our video to find out why.

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