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Russians Defying Putin: The Navalny Saga Unfolds

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Thousands risked arrest to pay tribute to Alexei Navalny, defying Kremlin orders. Dive into the bold acts of defiance in Russia! #Navalny #Defiance #Putin

In a display of subdued defiance, thousands of Russians gathered to mourn the late opposition politician, Alexei Navalny. Despite the accusations from Navalny's allies against President Vladimir Putin, mourners laid flowers at Navalny's grave, hailing him as a symbol of hope. The scenes at the funeral in Moscow were amplified by chants of 'Putin is a murderer' and 'Russia without Putin,' showcasing a strong stand against the Kremlin.

Navalny's mother also visited his grave, joined by others who paid their respects with flowers, all while the police maintained a watchful presence at the cemetery. The burial in Moscow witnessed a massive turnout of fiercely loyal supporters who chanted Navalny's name, highlighting the widespread discontent among the Russian populace.

Despite the risk of arrest, thousands defied Kremlin orders to attend Navalny's funeral. The bold acts of defiance across Russia saw mourners openly expressing their disdain for Putin and their determination for change. From the grave, Navalny's legacy lives on, taking a final jab at Putin through the unity and boldness of the Russian people who continue to demand justice and accountability.

In a remarkable show of strength, Russians displayed unwavering support for Navalny as they risked arrest to honor his memory. The funeral turned into a powerful display of dissent against Putin's regime, with chants echoing calls for an end to the current leadership. This defiance marks a pivotal moment in Russian opposition history, with Navalny's legacy shaping the ongoing political landscape in the country.

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Russians gather in subdued defiance to lay 'fearless' Kremlin critic ... (The Straits Times)

Some called President Vladimir Putin, whom Navalny's allies accuse of ordering his death, a murderer. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Russians lay flowers at Navalny's grave, hail him as symbol of hope (CNA)

MOSCOW: Russians queued on Saturday (Mar 2) to place flowers on the grave of late opposition politician Alexei Navalny, with mourners hailing him as a ...

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Alexei Navalny's mother visits grave a day after Moscow funeral (The Guardian)

Other mourners lay flowers as police maintain presence at cemetery where opposition leader was buried.

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Navalny buried in Moscow as thousands of defiant mourners turn out (The Japan Times)

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was laid to rest in Moscow on Friday, surrounded by crowds of mourners who chanted his name and blamed authorities ...

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Thousands risk arrest at Navalny's funeral (Taipei Times)

The mother of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny visited his grave on Saturday, a day after thousands of Russians risked arrest to pay tribute to ...

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From the grave, Navalny takes a last jab at Putin (POLITICO.eu)

Despite the risk of persecution, thousands publicly paid their last respects to the opposition leader in cities across Russia.

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Thousands defy Kremlin to show up at Alexei Navalny's funeral (Financial Times)

Mourners gathered outside church chant 'Putin is a murderer', 'Russia without Putin' and 'No to war'

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