No Escaping Russia's Special Forces with New Telegram Bot
Following weeks of protests that have become a fixture in Moscow – and the mass arrests and detentions that they've come to be associated with – there's a new team taking over the town.
Russia's OMON, a special police force commonly described as the riot police, has been hard at work rounding up both protesters and innocent bystanders during the protests.
It seemed only a matter of time that someone would come up with a bit of digital satire to represent their heavy presence on the streets. One clever web user created the Telegram OMON bot – submit any photo and the boys in black will be waiting for you.
Here are some of our favorite creations:
Russia's OMON, a special police force commonly described as the riot police, has been hard at work rounding up both protesters and innocent bystanders during the protests.
It seemed only a matter of time that someone would come up with a bit of digital satire to represent their heavy presence on the streets. One clever web user created the Telegram OMON bot – submit any photo and the boys in black will be waiting for you.
Here are some of our favorite creations:
![](https://static.themoscowtimes.com/image/1360/cb/IMG_20190806_103618_566.jpg)
Think you could sneak off for a sunny getaway? Think again!
FreeOmonBot / Telegram
![](https://static.themoscowtimes.com/image/1360/a4/EBO5fJAXYAAobgV.jpeg)
There's nowhere on earth — or anywhere else — they won't go.
FreeOmonBot / Telegram
![](https://static.themoscowtimes.com/image/1360/87/IMG_20190806_103846_766.jpg)
Now, who ever said military men don't appreciate art?
FreeOmonBot / Telegram
![](https://static.themoscowtimes.com/image/1360/73/IMG_20190806_103202_353.jpg)
Can't a girl fly in peace?
FreeOmonBot / Telegram
![](https://static.themoscowtimes.com/image/1360/4e/EBO_wc9WwAE95Nq.jpeg)
Someone's in the mood for unrestricted power and violence.
FreeOmonBot / Telegram
![](https://static.themoscowtimes.com/image/1360/d1/IMG_20190806_110432_151.jpg)
The Mother of Dragons meets her match.
FreeOmonBot / Telegram
![](https://static.themoscowtimes.com/image/1360/29/EBOukLYXoAAnxDu.jpeg)
Kitty just wanted some alone time.
FreeOmonBot / Telegram
![](https://static.themoscowtimes.com/image/1360/02/EBOux4pXUAMAVAj.jpeg)
All bets are off.
FreeOmonBot / Telegram
![](https://static.themoscowtimes.com/image/1360/43/04637_122.jpg)
Witnesses to verify exactly how big the fish is.
FreeOmonBot / Telegram
![](https://static.themoscowtimes.com/image/1360/b8/EBOs6EfXkAYdazD.jpeg)
I can't eat when you're watching like that.
FreeOmonBot / Telegram
![](https://static.themoscowtimes.com/image/1360/2d/IMG_20190806_104338_928.jpg)
I saved this smile especially for you guys.
FreeOmonBot / Telegram
![](https://static.themoscowtimes.com/image/1360/b5/photo_2019-08-06_10-37-54.jpg)
Now how about you follow these steps and go to sleep so the city can get on with life?
FreeOmonBot / Telegram