The fate of the Russian opposition, particularly in the aftermath of Alexey Navalny's death, has left many feeling uncertain. Navalny's supporters mourn his loss amidst fears of increased violence and imprisonment for their protests. Journalist Christo Grozev suggests that Navalny's death may be the start of troubling events orchestrated by Putin. Historian Alexander Shtefanov discusses the impact of Navalny's death on Russian politics and society, highlighting the profound influence it has had. Despite the challenges, Russians continue to gather at Navalny's grave, mourning not just his death but also his vision of a more democratic Russia that would combat corruption.
Russians continue to flock to Navalny's grave, mourning not only the man whom Putin effectively murdered but also his dream of a democratic Russia that would rein in the blatant corruption of Putin and his cronies. https://t.co/Ras8TDHyWm
Historian Alexander Shtefanov on the impact of Navalny’s death on Russian politics and society. https://t.co/kHeaeClb82 #Navalny #Russia https://t.co/ve6PtWgDoI
In an interview, journalist Christo Grozev spoke about the current stage of the investigation into Navalny’s death and explained how he thinks it may be the first in a string of “horrible events” orchestrated by Putin to put pressure on the West. https://t.co/oxPRqbWV5B
The loss of the optimism in the face of oppression espoused by Aleksei Navalny, Russia’s most prominent opposition leader, has hit many Russians hard. Now, as one mourner said, “I don’t have any vision of the future.” https://t.co/UAH5xCVYVB
The fate of the Russian opposition, which was allowed to mourn Alexey Navalny and now faces violence and imprisonment for that small act of protest, feels more unsettled than ever. From @juliaioffe https://t.co/B1PvE7kjIk