Russian opposition politician Navalny opens campaign offices Thousands of supporters of opposition politician Alexei Navalny are protesting across Russia, with several arrested as police warn organisers against holding an unauthorised rally in Moscow. The protest is the second mass action since March 26 called by Navalny, who has announced his intention to run for president next year and has drawn a new generation to the streets through a relentless online campaign. FILE IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES of Navalny opening campaign offices in the city of Tver