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Published on 2024-03-01 18:08:35
Thousands of people gathered in Moscow under heavy police presence to bid farewell to Alexei Navalny at his funeral, following his death two weeks ago in an Arctic penal colony. As his coffin was solemnly removed from the hearse and brought inside the church, the crowd outside erupted in respectful applause, followed by chants of “Navalny! Navalny!”
The funeral was brief, and after the ceremony, thousands of mourners proceeded to march from the Church of the Icon of the Mother of God Soothe My Sorrows to the nearby Borisovskoye Cemetery for the burial. Police presence remained strong throughout the procession and at the cemetery.
During the funeral, Navalny’s casket was open, allowing his parents and other loved ones to touch and kiss his body as a final farewell. Outside the cemetery gates, a large crowd of supporters gathered, pleading to be allowed in to bid their own goodbyes, chanting: “Let us in to say goodbye!”
Finally, the coffin was lowered into the ground, as reported by Navalny’s allies. Despite the public outpouring of grief and mourning, Russian authorities have yet to disclose the cause of Navalny’s untimely death at the age of 47.
The funeral was a somber and emotional event, with supporters coming together to honor Navalny’s memory and demand justice for his passing. The heavy police presence underscored the tense political climate in Russia, where Navalny was a prominent opposition figure and critic of the government.
As Navalny’s body was laid to rest, the crowd of supporters remained determined to seek answers and hold those responsible for his death accountable. The funeral was a stark reminder of the challenges faced by those who dare to speak out against the powers that be in Russia.
In the face of adversity, Navalny’s supporters stood united in their grief and determination to continue his legacy of fighting for a more just and democratic society. The funeral served as a stark reminder of the sacrifices made by those who choose to challenge the status quo and fight for a better future for all. Navalny may be gone, but his spirit lives on in the hearts of those who continue to fight for justice and freedom.
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