Some 100 000 Russians are believed to have rallied in Moscow for the June 12 anti-Putin March of Millions. Photo by EPA/BGNES

More than 100 000 have rallied in Moscow for a March of Millions protesting the rule of Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to sources from the Russian opposition.

The rally took place in downtown Moscow in the pouring rain on Russia Day, June 12, Tuesday, the first mass anti-Kremlin rally after legislation on rallies was radically tightened by the government.

Meanwhile, President Vladimir Putin, accused before the rally of preparing a crackdown on the opposition, urged political forces in the country for dialogue and proposed compromise in a speech on Tuesday, RIA Novosti reported.

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