Law-enforcement agencies prepare for possible provocations on Manege Square

The Okhotny Ryad shopping centre on Manege Square closed earlier
today. According to the trading center's site, on weekdays Okhotny
Ryad is open until 10pm.

Riot police are currently being deployed on Manege Square to prevent
possible clashes, RIA Novosti reports.

Earlier today a source in the law-enforcement agencies reported that
the police received information that a group of football fans will
gather around 18.00 to meet with people from the Caucasus to "sort
them out."

The Moscow police are advising citizens not to participate in
unsanctioned rallies in Moscow.