Russian right-wing ultranationalists salute during a march in Moscow on November 4, 2009. Russia marked its new annual day of national unity, established under strongman leader Vladimir Putin, with nationalist demonstrations that included rallies by far-right extremists. The November 4 Day of National Unity in Russia has been celebrated since 2005 when Russia's then president Vladimir Putin created the holiday to replace the November 7 commemoration of the 1917 October Revolution. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

Russian right-wing ultranationalists salute during a march in Moscow on November 4, 2009. Russia marked its new annual day of national unity, established under strongman leader Vladimir Putin, with nationalist demonstrations that included rallies by far-right extremists. The November 4 Day of National Unity in Russia has been celebrated since 2005 when Russia's then president Vladimir Putin created the holiday to replace the November 7 commemoration of the 1917 October Revolution.

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