Funeral ceremonies for Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny are set to begin at the Church of the Icon of the Mother of God in Moscow. However, there is a significant police presence near the church, raising concerns about potential disruptions. Navalny's widow fears attendees may face arrest, and his aides have reported attempts to sabotage the farewell events.
Despite these challenges, mourners have already started to arrive to pay their respects to Navalny, who will be laid to rest later in Moscow. Navalny's journey from his penal colony in Yamal-on-Donetsk to Moscow was marked by obstacles, including his mother being denied access to his body and allegations of blackmail by authorities.
