July : Police arrested 250 people in Moscow , including some opposition activists . Police detained 16 nationalists in central Moscow because they were attempting to create unrest , the ministry said , and roughly 50 supporters of the banned National Boshevik Party were detained for attempting to hold an unauthorized rally . ` Thousands took part in rallies both for and against Putin . Vladimir Putin received more than 70 % of the votes . Monitors say they observed ballot stuffing and other irregularities .
July : Police arrested 250 people in Moscow , including some opposition activists . Thousands took part in rallies both for and against Putin . Vladimir Putin received more than 70 % of the votes . Monitors say they observed ballot stuffing and other irregularities .