Putin won in the Russia. It was the clear to Russian people. Several thousand people are lining one of central Moscow's main avenues, with correspondents saying turnout could be the key to future opposition strategy. A wave of protests was sparked last December by evidence that parliamentary elections had been rigged. Similar allegations have surrounded the presidential vote. Foreign states have accepted Mr Putin's election for a third term but observers said the poll had been skewed in his favour. The Moscow protest is taking place on Novy Arbat, a vast avenue lined by 1960s skyscrapers. Vladamir Our correspondent says several thousand have so far gathered, with more arriving. The city authorities have allowed a rally of up to 50,000 people. On a cold but sunny Moscow day, demonstrators waved banners and wore white ribbons - the symbol of the protest movement. Protest organiser Vladimir Ryzhkov told the crowd: "These authorities are illegitimate. The sa...