(VOVworld) - Thousands of protesters in the "Anti-Maidan" movement marched in Moscow on Saturday to declare opposition to a Ukraine-style revolt in Russia. Police have estimated the turnout at 40,000.

Protesters in the "Anti-Maidan" movement marched

The rally marked the anniversary of the deaths of dozens of demonstrators in the pro-Western uprisings which became known as the Maidan protests.

The umbrella "Anti-Maidan" movement was set up earlier this year. Maidan is a concept about protests in Kiev against Ukrainian President Viktor Yanucovich delaying signing Eropean Union Assocaition.