Article 4N08V Kebabs and rock music: Moscow's ruse for luring the young away from politics

Kebabs and rock music: Moscow's ruse for luring the young away from politics

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Andrew Roth in Moscow
from World news | The Guardian on (#4N08V)

'Spoiler' festivals are being held in Russia to try to keep young protesters off the streets

Once there were bread and circuses. Now there are DJ sets and kebabs.

As thousands of Russians prepare for opposition protests for the third straight weekend in Moscow, the city government is laying on festivals that it hopes will lure young people away from political activity.

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