Around 1,000 marchers participated in a pro-Serbia march in Moscow on Russian Orthodox Easter Sunday, according to an April 29, 2008 report by the Sova Information-Analytical Center. Organized by the far-right Eurasian Youth Movement, the marchers held signs reading "Kill the Yankees and Those Who Love Yankees!", "Kosovo is Serbia!" and "Glory to the Empire--Russian, Stand Up!" as well as various slogans denigrating Ukraine. Far-right nationalists in Russia have extensive ties with Serbian politicians, including accused war criminals, stemming from historical links between the two countries.

A few dark-skinned men who foolishly walked behind the demonstration were reportedly attacked by marchers. The march featured State Duma deputy Maxim Mishchenko (LDPR) and other Serbian and Russian politicians and activists. Police detained two organizers of the rally for allegedly presenting false information about the number of planned participants.

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