In August, Global Voices reported on several activists from Russia’s protest movement running for office in local elections. 
Mwezi Agosti (mwaka 2012), Mtandao wa Sauti za Dunia uliripoti habari za wanaharakati kadhaa wanaohusika na vuguvugu la maandamano nchini Urusi wanaogombea nafasi mbalimbali katika uchaguzi wa serikali za mitaa.