Russian opposition to protest Putin's 'leader-for-life' reforms

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Russia's opposition on Saturday holds its first major protest since President Vladimir Putin in January announced plans which critics fear will help him stay in power after his mandate ends in 2024. The rally marks five years since the assassination of opposition politician Boris Nemtsov but its organisers want the event to also send a message to Putin after he proposed major constitutional changes. Many see the protest as a test of society's willingness to push back against Putin's apparent plans to extend his grip on power.