Thousands of Russians gathered to bid farewell to opposition leader Alexei Navalny, defying Vladimir Putin's authority. Navalny's open casket was displayed at a church in Moscow, with only a select few, including his parents, allowed inside amidst a heavy police presence outside. Protesters chanted 'Russia without Putin,' showcasing their bravery in the face of potential arrest by the Kremlin.
Despite mass demonstrations, Russian state television downplayed the events, with the Kremlin refusing to engage with Navalny's family. Navalny's wife accused Putin of orchestrating his death in a penal colony, further fueling tensions.
