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Top Navalny Ally Blames Kremlin for Father’s Arrest

Anti-Corruption Foundation head Ivan Zhdanov linked his 66-year-old father's arrest to his own political activity.

WEEKEND PROFILE

A Decade After Pussy Riot’s ‘Punk Prayer,’ Maria Alyokhina Still Has Plenty to Protest About

The activist may serve prison time for an Instagram post demanding the release of political prisoners following Alexei Navalny’s jailing.

Kremlin Critic Navalny’s Health ‘Deteriorating’ in Prison, Aides Say

Regional prison authorities said prison medics assessed Navalny's condition as "stable and satisfactory" following a medical examination.

unannounced searches

Russian Police Raid Khodorkovsky-Backed Media, Opposition Group

The raids have been linked to a continuing clampdown on opposition politicians and municipal councillors.

silenced opposition

Key Navalny Supporters’ House Arrests Extended Into Summer

Ten Navalny supporters are accused of “inciting mass violations” of coronavirus restrictions by calling on supporters to protest his jailing.

Of Borscht and Protests: The Female Future of Russia’s Opposition

Women in Russia’s opposition have been drivers of change long before entering the spotlight in the wake of Alexei Navalny's jailing.

Russia Labels Navalny-Linked Doctors’ Union a ‘Foreign Agent’ – Reports

The designation requires the organization to report its activities and face crippling financial audits.

Yulia Navalnaya Turns Down Calls to Enter Politics in Rare Interview

Alexei Navalny's wife was thrust into the spotlight after his poisoning and jailing upon his return to Russia.

Russia Places Top Navalny Aide on Interstate Wanted List

Leonid Volkov faces criminal charges for allegedly inciting minors to participate in unsanctioned protests, which he denies.

stifled dissent

Who Has Been Jailed Over Russia’s Pro-Navalny Protests?

Several of the opposition leader’s allies and family members have been detained or jailed over the unprecedented demonstrations.

tightening clampdown

As It Happened: Thousands Detained as Russians Stage Fresh Navalny Protests

Sunday's protests were marked by a harsh crackdown on protesters in cities across the country.

upheld sentence

Navalny Kept in Custody Ahead of Sunday Protests

He now faces up to three and a half years in prison at a court hearing into his 2014 Yves Rocher fraud sentence after his appeal was dismissed.

covid crackdown

Navalny’s Family Members, Allies Detained for Virus Violations at Protests

The arrests come ahead of a second round of protests in Navalny's support.

Navalny’s Alleged FSB Poisoners Linked to Deaths of Journalists, Activists – Investigation

“Travel coincidences make it impossible to doubt the involvement of this group of poisoners,” Bellingcat, The Insider and Der Spiegel wrote.

Navalny's Team Plans Weekend Protests Outside FSB

Navalny accuses the FSB of carrying out a poisoning attack on him last year on Putin's orders.

seeking recourse

St. Petersburg Woman Kicked by Police at Navalny Protests Pursues Charges

Video from Saturday’s nationwide rallies showing the woman collapsing on the pavement after being kicked by a riot police officer went viral.

back to the streets

Navalny Allies Announce Second Nationwide Protest Sunday

“The experience of Jan. 23 showed that free people are much stronger than fear,” Navalny's aide Leonid Volkov said.

international image

World Reacts to Navalny Protests

Leaders criticized what they called harsh tactics by Russian police and called for new sanctions.

public opposition

As It Happened: Tens of Thousands Rally for Navalny's Release Across Russia

At least 2,432 people have been detained nationwide.

Navalny Rules Out Suicide in First Message From Jail

The opposition leader was jailed in one of Moscow’s most notorious prisons following his return to Russia.

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