Hundreds of Russians hit the streets of Moscow on Sunday , rallying to promote peace and equality in response to a rash of ethnic violence and unrest , state-run media reported . About 1,500 people attend the ` ` Moscow for Peace '' rally , state - run media reported . The event aimed to restore peace after several incidents of violence . The protest began with the death of a Krygyz migrant in a street brawl . Police clashed with protesters twice in subsequent days , arresting about 20 people .
About 1,500 people attend the ` ` Moscow for Peace '' rally , state - run media reported . The event aimed to restore peace after several incidents of violence . The protest began with the death of a Krygyz migrant in a street brawl . Police clashed with protesters twice in subsequent days , arresting about 20 people .