“An election without us is not an election,” Navalny declared in Moscow before submitting his nomination to the Central Electoral Commission, which will rule whether he can run. Navalny's army: the Russians risking all to oppose Vladimir Putin Read moreAccording to legislation, in each city he will need at least 500 people to formally nominate his candidacy. “I am hugely happy, I am proud to tell you that I stand here as a candidate of the entire Russia,” Navalny told supporters. “Thwart the elections if they are dishonest,” he told supporters. Photograph: Anadolu Agency/Getty ImagesMarina Kurbatskaya was also present in the park to support Navalny as she criticised “lies and thievery” in Russia.

Source: The Guardian December 24, 2017 11:00 UTC