The candidate in deputies of the state Duma and legislative Assembly of St. Petersburg from the party PARNAS Andrei Pivovarov arrested at a campaign event in the Central district. As the opposition told the correspondent of “Rosbalt”, the police detained those present at the meeting in Polustrovski Park coordinator, “Open Russia” Vladimir Kara-Murza and municipal Deputy Daniel Ken.
“We traditionally hold meetings-concerts with voters, all pre-agreeing with the district administration. This time we were first denied the event. But two hours permission was obtained orally from the head of the Department on law and order and the rule of law Krasnogvardeisky district. The district police came to the meeting, they first had no complaints. But then there was a staff member of the center “e”, may, Moscow. His call came four police. We were seated in the car, now the guards are doing what pack all of our merchandise,” explained Brewers.
According to the oppositionist, he was charged with the article. 20.2 of the administrative code (violation of established order of organizing or holding public events).
