Compulsory Attendance

(Fox News) - Hundreds of students, teachers and state railway workers were ordered to attend rallies in Russia calling for President Vladimir Putin to run for an illegal third term.

The Guardian newspaper reports prosecutors are examining official telegrams instructing supervisors to provide audiences for the Soviet-style demonstrations. They say documents appear to be a blatant breach of electoral law.

Putin has promised he will not run again — but is said to be interested in the prime minister's job when his current term ends next year.