Funeral Services for Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Conclude

TLDRFuneral services for Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny have concluded in Russia. Navalny's body was taken to a nearby cemetery for burial after being delayed in release by the Russian authorities. The funeral was attended by his parents, diplomats, and supporters. Despite the risk of arrest and fines, over 1,000 people gathered to pay their respects to Navalny. The Kremlin has declared any unauthorized gatherings as illegal.

Key insights

💔Funeral services for Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny have concluded in Russia.

👪His parents were among those gathered at the funeral.

👥Over 1,000 people attended the funeral, risking arrest and fines.

🇷🇺The Russian authorities delayed the release of Navalny's body.

The Kremlin declared any unauthorized gatherings as illegal.

Q&A

Who attended the funeral?

The funeral was attended by his parents, diplomats, and supporters.

How many people attended the funeral?

Over 1,000 people attended the funeral, risking arrest and fines.

Why was the release of Navalny's body delayed?

The Russian authorities delayed the release of Navalny's body.

What does the Kremlin say about unauthorized gatherings?

The Kremlin declared any unauthorized gatherings as illegal.

Who is Alexei Navalny?

Alexei Navalny was a Russian opposition leader who died in a Russian penal colony.

Timestamped Summary

00:06Funeral services for Alexei Navalny have concluded in Russia.

00:14Navalny's body was delayed in release by the Russian authorities.

00:19His body was taken to a nearby cemetery for burial.

00:40Over 1,000 people attended the funeral, risking arrest and fines.

01:00The Russian authorities consider unauthorized gatherings as illegal.