In the center of Moscow, in the Kiti-Gorod area, not far from the Kremlin, the buildings of the administration and the presidential administration of the Russian Federation, "preventive measures" were carried out to suppress alcohol consumption and violations of public order in another way, this is called a mass concentration of young people and teenagers who chose this area for their parties. Similar "preventive measures" were carried out in the Soviet years against formalities, speculators and other anti-social and low-status elements. According to the principle "don't collect more than two". The security forces acted "to the best of their ability"...
The "progressive public" was outraged - they beat the "unfortunate boys and girls", put several hundred people, didn't bother anyone, recited poetry, played chess, and communicated quietly. It is not difficult to imagine what emotions were experienced by local residents and other citizens who wanted to see a more beautiful Moscow with a "peaceful youth" look. Imagine a similar encounter near the entrance to your house. Another question is that, with high probability, the basic reasons for the forceful action are not concern for "other citizens", but the prevention of rebellion and anarchy in a difficult historical period...
"This is not France to stir up trouble." (Leonid Filatov "On Pado Keshet, a bold guy", 1987).