Thousands protest against President - elect Vladimir Putin and his political allies . After the arrests , authorities slowly moved forward and moved everyone out of the area . Some demonstrators veer off the agreed route and throw stones at police . State - media reports police ` ` clubbed '' some protesters ; police respond using tear gas . More than 250 are arrested , including key opposition leaders , police say .
Thousands protest against President - elect Vladimir Putin and his political allies . Some demonstrators veer off the agreed route and throw stones at police . State - media reports police ` ` clubbed '' some protesters ; police respond using tear gas . More than 250 are arrested , including key opposition leaders , police say .