A year after Alexei Navalny's death. His supporters will organize several commemorative events
Radio Moldova,
16 February 2025 10:30
One year after the death in prison of the Kremlin's main opponent, Alexei Navalny, his supporters are set to organize commemorative events on Sunday, including a visit to his grave in Moscow, despite the risk of reprisals from the authorities, AFP reports.
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