Last Monday, prominent Yabloko party member Alexei Navalny was present at a meeting of the organizing committee of the “Russian March” (the very same one where the plan for holding the November 4 event in the metro was discussed). This became known by chance—a recording of the meeting was leaked onto Runet (the Russian-language internet). Mr. Navalny himself explained on his LiveJournal blog that, supposedly, Yabloko had decided to act as an observer of the nationalists’ march. ... Most likely, though, the issue is something else—the presence of a Yabloko activist at this fascist gathering was authorized by someone. And it is not hard to guess by whom. By those who continue to impose the most dangerous scenario on us. Full text here I had, after all, thought Ryklin was a reasonable person. He could have called and asked what was what. Recently, one female journalist got thoroughly beaten up on air for failing to verify information. I don’t have the ability to beat anyone up on air. But otherwise, of course, I can. Monsieur Ryklin, since it has now become known that you read my journal, please tell me: will I have the opportunity to publish a response in your outlet?

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