The legacy of Alexei Nalvany

Last Friday, it was reported Russian Opposition leader and lawyer Alexei Navalny died at the arctic prison where he was serving a 30-year prison term.

He was known as one of the most powerful rivals to the Putin regime, and Mr Navalny is said to have served as an important figure for democracy in Russia.

 

Image: Image: Flickr/ Aleksey Ruban.

Produced By: Eduardo Jordan

Featured In Story: Dr Robert Horvath, Senior Lecturer in politics, LaTrobe University

First aired on The Wire, Monday 19 February 2024