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Navalny's Death Spurs Despair and Apathy in Moscow

People gather to honour the memory of Alexei Navalny in Saint Petersburg

The recent death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has left many in Moscow feeling a sense of despair and apathy. Navalny, a vocal critic of the Russian government, died in a Russian prison hospital after going on a hunger strike to demand proper medical treatment for severe back pain and numbness in his legs.

Navalny's death has sparked outrage and condemnation from many in the international community, who have long viewed him as a symbol of resistance against the authoritarian rule of President Vladimir Putin. His supporters in Russia have also expressed their grief and frustration, lamenting the loss of a courageous and inspiring figure.

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