Noon Against Putin

Noon against Putin
Полдень против Путина
Part of Russian opposition protest rallies and anti-war protests in Russia (2022–present)
Logos used by action organizers
Date17 March 2024 at 12:00 local time
Location
Multiple countries worldwide, including Russia
Caused byOpposition to the authority of Vladimir Putin
Goals
MethodsProtest vote, spoilt vote
Parties
Lead figures
Casualties
ArrestedMore than 75 in Russia

"Noon Against Putin" (Russian: Полдень против Путина, romanizedPolden protiv Putina) was a peaceful protest on 17 March of the 2024 Russian presidential election, where voters who do not support Vladimir Putin came en masse to polling stations at noon and vote against Putin or spoil the ballot.[1] The protest has been described by the Novaya Gazeta as "Navalny's political testament" as it was the last political statement by prominent Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny prior to his death.[2]

  1. ^ "Навальный призвал сторонников выйти на акцию «Полдень против Путина» во время выборов. Какой в ней смысл? Это что-то вроде флешмоба с фонариками?" [Navalny called on supporters to come to the “Noon against Putin” rally during the elections. What's the point? Is this some kind of flash mob with flashlights?]. Meduza (in Russian). 6 February 2024.
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