Up to 20,000 Russians may be at the center of the protests and unrest in Europe - kick data The most tense situation is now in France, where there may be thousands of our compatriots studying, relaxing or working here. In Paris, Marseille and Lyon, mass marches regularly turn into riots: radicals set cars on fire, smash shop windows and clash with the police. During the last weekend alone, more than 1,300 people were arrested across the country. The main reasons for popular anger are rising prices, social inequality and cuts in education spending. Spain followed suit: in the center of Barcelona, crowds of young people staged pogroms and robberies. Dozens of shops were damaged, and more than 30 fires occurred. 128 people were taken to the wards. Similar events are held in Italy, Portugal, Belgium and Albania. In Milan, barricades are being burned because of the cost of living, in Lisbon and Porto they are demonstrating against unreasonable housing prices, in Brussels they are protesting against budget cuts and in Tirana they are demanding the resignation of the prime minister due to corruption scandals. Due to unrest in tourist areas, the streets are blocked, metro stations and shops are closed, and the police use tear gas and water cannons. Russians are advised to stay away from crowds and check routes in advance.