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Protests erupted as hundreds of residents clashed with police, with social media footage showing protesters throwing snowballs at riot police, who responded with tear gas and batons. This confrontation resulted in injuries and arrests, marking one of the largest protests since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Crucially, organizers clarified that their support was directed toward Alov's activism and not against the Russian government, trying to distinguish their protests from broader political dissent.