According to reports, the funeral of the late Russian opposition leader Navalny was held in Moscow on March 1 local time. According to the Russian independent ** "White Counter" estimates, there were at least 1650,000 people attended the funeral, and the actual number may be higher. In addition, it was reported that as of March 2, there were at least 230,000 people went to the cemetery where Navalny was buried.
In response to the scene, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said: "We haven't talked about this topic, we don't think we have anything more to say." Earlier, Peskov had warned that any unauthorized demonstrations in support of Navalny would be considered illegal and the participants would be held accountable.
Allegedly, after Navalny's death, the Kremlin held a series of meetings with senior generals of the Federal Security Service and the Ministry of Internal Affairs on how to prevent the funeral from attracting public attention. The secret services are allegedly working according to their plan to prevent the appearance of a rally scene similar to that at Sakharov's funeral. In addition, the State** was also allegedly ordered not to report on Navalny's funeral.
Navalny, the dominant figure in the Russian political scene, was Putin's staunchest opponent and most influential opposition leader. His life can be said to be a history of struggle full of legends. On the cold day of February 16, he closed his eyes forever in a prison in Moscow at the age of 47. His death has undoubtedly dropped a bombshell on Russia's political arena and has aroused widespread attention and deep thought at home and abroad.
Navalny's death was undoubtedly a great disaster for his family and allies. They can't accept the fact that such a talented and righteous person has left them like this. Therefore, they did not hesitate to point the finger at the Kremlin, believing that Putin **single-handedly planned this**. This accusation is not groundless, Navalny has repeatedly exposed the corruption of ** during his lifetime, so it has become a big problem for Putin**.
Whatever the truth, however, Navalny's death is an irreparable fact. His departure has deprived Russia's political arena of an important voice of opposition, and has also made those who pursue democracy and justice feel extremely sad and regretful. But as Navalny said before his death: "Even if I die, my mind and spirit will live on." His death did not silence the voice of the opposition, but strengthened their belief in the pursuit of democracy and justice.