Archive of Public Gatherings Releases Estimate on Crowd Size at Slavija

Belgrade witnessed a massive demonstration on May 23, with organizers estimating between 180,000 and 190,000 people participating in the "You and I, Slavija" protest. The "Archive of Public Gatherings" (AJS) announced the estimate, basing it on a measured area of 107,000 square meters and an average density of approximately 1.7 people per square meter.

This turnout marks the second-largest protest in Serbia since the ousting of Slobodan Milošević. The demonstration saw citizens and activists travel to the capital from across Serbia, even as "Srbijavoz" announced a nationwide suspension of railway services. The protest commenced around 6 p.m. and concluded shortly before 8 p.m.

Prior to the main gathering at Slavija Square, several smaller assemblies were held in different parts of Belgrade, with participants forming columns that converged on the central location. Speakers from diverse fields, including education, medicine, agriculture, production, and culture, addressed the crowd, presenting individual ideas for reforming their respective sectors.