Alexei Navalny, a leading critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin and an anti-corruption advocate, has died in prison at the age of 47, as reported by Russia’s state media. Navalny’s health deteriorated rapidly after he felt unwell following a walk in penal colony No. 3, leading to his unconsciousness and subsequent death despite emergency medical efforts.
Navalny’s death marks the end of his extensive battle against corruption and the Kremlin, a journey characterized by his survival of several poisoning attempts. His activism included leading nationwide protests, running for office, and establishing a network of campaign offices to challenge the Russian establishment. Navalny’s anti-corruption efforts gained significant attention, particularly his investigations into the opulent lifestyles of Russia’s elite, including a “secret palace” allegedly owned by Putin.
Navalny faced continuous legal and physical harassment. His return to Russia in 2021 from Germany, where he was recovering from a poisoning attack, led to his arrest and subsequent imprisonment on charges he and his supporters deemed politically motivated.
Navalny’s demise leaves a vacuum in Russia’s opposition movement, with many of Putin’s critics either dead, jailed, or in exile. His death raises concerns about the treatment of political prisoners in Russia, as Navalny had been designated a prisoner of conscience by Amnesty International and had received international calls for his release.
Survived by his wife Yulia, daughter Daria, and son Zahar, Navalny’s legacy includes not only his political activism but also a documentary about his life, which won an Oscar for best documentary feature, sparking discussions on his views and contributions to Russian political discourse.
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