Location: Yekaterinburg, Russia – The park near the intersection of 8 March and Bolshakova Streets.
Event: On Saturday, August 10, 2019, from 2 pm to 9 pm, a rally will be held by the Team Navalny (команда Навального) in support of independent candidates and the release of participants detained during last week’s rallies in Moscow. The organizers have received a permit from the authorities to hold the rally. U.S. citizens should avoid the area.
Actions to Take:
- Monitor local media for updates.
- Avoid the area.
- Avoid crowds.
- Avoid demonstrations.
- Notify friends and family of your safety.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Stay alert in locations frequented by tourists/Westerners.
- Review your personal security plans.
- Carry proper identification, including a U.S. passport with a current Russian visa.
Assistance:
- U.S. Embassy Moscow, Russia
+(7) (495) 728-5577
Afterhours – +(7) (495) 728-5000
moscowacs@state.gov
Website – S. Embassy Moscow - U.S. Consulate General Yekaterinburg
+7 (343) 379-3001
Afterhours – +7 (917) 569-3549
ConsulYekat@state.gov
Website – U.S. Consulate General Yekaterinburg - U.S. Consulate General Vladivostok
+7 (423) 230-0070
Afterhours – +7 (914) 791-0067
vladcons@state.gov
Website – U.S. Consulate General Vladivostok - State Department – Consular Affairs
+1 (888) 407-4747 or +1 (202) 501-4444 - Russia Country Information
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