4 Mar 2014 18:52

Kostroma holds 5,000-strong rally in support of Crimeans

KOSTROMA. March 4 (Interfax) - A rally in support of the Russian-speaking communities in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea was held in Kostroma on Tuesday, according to the Russian Interior Ministry's Directorate for the Kostroma region.

"The rally involved representatives from political parties, public organizations, State Duma deputies from the Kostroma regions and activists. The total number of participants was 5,000 people," the statement said.

More than 50 police officers were present to maintain order during the event. The event was held in an organized fashion, within the law and without public order violations.