Russian authorities have already tried to show strength against possible protests ( see police repression against gay/lesbian demo in May and repression reported by activists of Network Against G8‭.

A cycle caravan has already started from Berlin to St.Petersburg. (reports and photos) There will be a libertarian forum in Moscow 8-12 of July as a build up event for protests in St. Petersburg. Main issues of the forum will be energy issues, and G8 plans for a nuclear power renaissance.

On 14th of July there is a call for a Global Day of Action. In many cities of the world there will be protests against neo-liberal politics of the G8. There are actions announced for Washington, Manchester, Berlin, Hamburg , Manila and many other cities.

In Mali the "forum des peuples" will take place from July 15th-17th.

Environmental groups call for an action day for Radical Ecological Action Against Climate Change on July 15th.

During the days of the summit there will be a social forumin St. Petersburg and a convergence space in the Kirov stadium (with an autonomous space).

See the protest calendar for details.

More Info: Info Bulltin #2, Travel Info , Moscow Survival Guide
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