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Thousands attend Alexei Navalny's funeral in Moscow, defying Putin's regime. Navalny's mother visits his grave, honoring his legacy. Over 100 detained for honoring him. Mourners chant outside the church. Wife vows to make him proud. Funeral marked by heavy police presence and defiance against the Kremlin.

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Alexei Navalny, a prominent Kremlin critic, was laid to rest in Moscow following his death in prison. His funeral was marked by an outpouring of support from mourners, with swaths of people gathering to pay their respects and chant slogans honoring his sacrifice and bravery. Despite heavy police presence, thousands defied authorities and gathered to bid farewell to Navalny, showing a courageous display of dissent in a country known for its suppression of opposition voices. Navalny's widow vowed to continue his fight and make him proud, as attendees faced threats of jail time for mourning a man who was seen as a martyr by many.

Funeral attendees demonstrated profound courage, reminiscent of Navalny's own bravery in standing up to the Russian regime, despite the oppressive atmosphere created by Putin's government. From defying Putin's orders regarding funeral arrangements to paying tribute to Navalny in the face of arrest, the crowd exhibited resilience and determination in honoring the legacy of a man who challenged the Kremlin.

The funeral, which saw thousands come together, took place amidst a heavy police presence and concerns about potential threats to those who dared to speak out against the government. Navalny's burial was a symbolic moment in Russian politics, with many urging that hope and activism do not die with him. Various global figures, including foreign dignitaries, attended the funeral to show solidarity with Navalny's cause and condemn the authorities' crackdown on dissent.

Despite the somber occasion, the funeral served as a potent reminder of Navalny's lasting impact on Russia's political landscape and the ongoing struggle for democracy and freedom of expression in the country. Navalny's funeral was a poignant and powerful moment that encapsulated the ongoing battle between dissent and autocracy in Russia.

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