March Of Disgruntled Belarusians 2.0: How It Was Held

The media continue to publish impressive reports from the October 21 rally in Minsk.

"The protest rally took place in the center of the capital on October 21. It was initiated by Mikalai Statkevich," – kyky.org writes.

Several hundred people gathered in the rain at Kastrychnitskaya Square. The column was moving toward the Red Church, without violating the traffic rules, periodically stopping at traffic lights.

The people were chanting slogans like: "Lukashenka, Parasite, Leave Your Office," "No To Decree No. 3" and so on. In addition, the issue of hazing in the army was raised at the rally in connection with the latest events.

When people reached the square, songs Victory Day and I Am Minsk were played out loud near the shopping center Stalitsa.

Two activists were arrested: film director and activist Volha Mikalaichyk and activist of the European Belarus civil campaign Artsiom Charniak.

Men in civilian clothes, who were filming what was happening, and Minsk riot police commander Dzmitry Balaba were seen at the rally as well.