Thousands protest in Moscow against Russia's cyber-security bill
- 5 years ago
Thousands of protesters have gathered in Moscow to rally against a draft law that aims to tighten internet restrictions.
The government says the bill will improve cyber-security.
Protestors say it would lead to censorship and create what they call an "online Iron Curtain" that cuts Russians off from the rest of the world.
There were pockets of violence during Sunday's protest with a few demonstrators being detained.
A second parliamentary vote on the bill is scheduled for later this month is likely to be passed.
If it does, it will be signed by President Vladimir Putin.
The government says the bill will improve cyber-security.
Protestors say it would lead to censorship and create what they call an "online Iron Curtain" that cuts Russians off from the rest of the world.
There were pockets of violence during Sunday's protest with a few demonstrators being detained.
A second parliamentary vote on the bill is scheduled for later this month is likely to be passed.
If it does, it will be signed by President Vladimir Putin.