`` We would like something like what happened at the end of the '80s in eastern Europe '' when Communist regimes fell without violence in the face of public dissent . Tens of thousands of demonstrators show up to protest . The government says it will not use force against the protesters and that they are being "peaceful." Protesters reject Putin 's election as president , saying the vote was not free .
Tens of thousands of demonstrators show up to protest . The government says it will not use force against the protesters and that they are being "peaceful." Protesters reject Putin 's election as president , saying the vote was not free .