Hundreds of thousands commemorate Nawalny: A memorial to Putin's repression!

Hundreds of thousands commemorate Nawalny: A memorial to Putin's repression!

On the first anniversary of the death of the Russian oppositional Alexej Nawalny, hundreds of people gathered on his grave in Moscow on February 16, 2025 despite threatened reprisals. As reporter of krone.at , the funeral service took place at the Borisowski cemetery, where Nawalny, as "extremist" by the Russian authorities, died in a prison in 2024. He had served a 19-year sentence and was born on February 16, 1977, and was only 47 years old.

repression against the opposition

The Russian judiciary continues to increase its approach to dissenters. So puls24.at In their reports, an intention to achieve a dug-up effect with 785 political prisoners. Three lawyers who had represented Nawalny have recently been sentenced to long prison terms. Anyone who stylizes Nawalny as a model or supports their anti-corruption fund FBK risks up to 20 years in prison for extremism. After his death, the authorities try to further tighten the laws against oppositionality.

The pressure on Nawalny's trailer remains high in exile. The Russian secret services warned of possible attacks on oppositions abroad, while the previously detained Ilja Jaschin described these threats as part of the typical strategy of the Kremlin in order to spread fear. The political movement Nawalny's against corruption and abuse of power is still prohibited. In the EU, Nawalny's widow, Julia Nawalnaja, and other supporters have to fear for their lives.