It'll be interesting to see how it catches on in Russia, or not.

Not sure if it allowed to have a big spontaneous demonstration in Russia or not.... I think a permit is required in Sweden, but it's usually granted. I've read that it's not easy to get a permit to demonstrate in Russia unless it's a pro gov't demonstration.

I guess Russians don't have quite the same experience as many in Western Europe either. Things are still improving in Russia, I think... but in Western Europe and America they are generally getting worse.

In Sweden people are pissed off because the old welfare state that we used to have has been all but dismantled, old state companies are privatized but their service is worse and more expensive. Tax payers have to bail out the banks from the losses caused by their dare-devil and ill-advised speculation in the Baltic states et. al.

I wonder what will come of this.... just more people messing around in Facebook groups or some real change....
After the Arabian Spring, why not a Western Autumn.