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Alexei Navalny Laid to Rest Amidst Global Outcry and Massive Public Support

The funeral of the Russian opposition leader turned into a major display of dissent, as thousands gathered in Moscow to honor his legacy and protest against Putin.

Mourners chanted "Navalny! Navalny!" as the Kremlin critic's coffin is carried to the Moscow church hosting his funeral.
People gather outside a Moscow church ahead of Navalny's funeral amid heavy police presence, March 1, 2024.
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Overview

  • Alexei Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition leader, died under suspicious circumstances on February 16, 2024, in an Arctic penal colony.
  • Thousands of supporters and international diplomats attended Navalny's funeral in Moscow, turning the event into a significant display of dissent against Putin and the war in Ukraine.
  • Navalny's death has sparked widespread international condemnation, with many attributing his demise to the Kremlin, though Russian authorities have not released an official cause of death.
  • Navalny's legacy as a fearless critic of corruption and advocate for political freedom continues to inspire both admiration and reflection on the nature of courage and sacrifice.
  • Despite heavy police presence and detentions, the funeral proceeded with significant public participation, highlighting Navalny's impact on Russian society and beyond.