In several Russian cities, many laid flowers and candles in memory of Navalny, even though authorities could detain them for taking part in anti-war protests.
In several locations in Russia, residents did not want to let Alexei Navalny’s death go unnoticed and paid tribute to him by placing candles and flowers next to portraits of the Russian opponent.
Small memorials have appeared in several cities across the Russian Federation, although those who dare to honor Navalny risk imprisonment: they could be detained for taking part in anti-war protests.
The prison authorities of the Russian Federation announced this Friday the death of Navalny, who allegedly lost consciousness after a walk in the penal colony in the Russian Arctic where he was transferred at the end of last year.
Outside Russia, demonstrations of mourning over the death of Putin’s opponent were more visible. In the Estonian capital, many gathered in front of the Moscow embassy and did not hide their tears or anger at what they consider to be yet another murder by the regime.
In Austria, Navalny’s supporters in exile gathered at a solemn moment in memory of the activist at the Russian diplomatic mission in Vienna.
The moments of tribute were repeated in other European countries, where Navalny was admired for his courage in standing up to Putin’s regime, even though he was not always a consensual figure within the Russian opposition.
2024-02-17 00:38:01