What was the response of authorities to the youthful protestors? O The authorities largely let the protests happen, but made a point of promising a youth jobs program. O Hundreds of youth were arrested, simply for showing up and carrying a rubber duck as a symbol of corruption. But the organizer of the protests received a 15-day prison sentence. O The authorities promised more access to the internet outside of Russia. O The authorities arrested the leaders of the protests in each city.
