Police Lieutenant Colonel Gennady Boltyshev, head of the public order protection department at the Saratov police department, warned participants of a protest against the development of the "Territory of Childhood" park about the possible use of firearms. A recording of the incident appeared on the Telegram channel "Govorit Saratov."
In the video, the police officer addresses the crowd: "You must leave this place immediately. In case of disobedience, I will have to use force and detain you." In response, a provocative demand was heard from the demonstrators: "Shoot us."