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By Bob Bruneau
July 3, 2025

Thousands rallied in Gorno-Altaysk, capital of Altai Republic, June 21 against Moscow’s moves to abolish local village councils, attack rights of indigenous peoples there. Sign at right says, “Hands off Altai!” Sign in back says, “Let’s save the village for our children.”

Thousands rallied in Gorno-Altaysk, capital of Altai Republic, June 21 against Moscow’s moves to abolish local village councils, attack rights of indigenous peoples there. Sign at right says, “Hands off Altai!” Sign in back says, “Let’s save the village for our children.”