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Greater than 1 / 4 of 1,000,000 individuals watched the farewell to Navalny on his YouTube channel, which is blocked inside Russia. Messages, principally expressing disappointment however some additionally defiance, streamed down beside the video.
Allies of Navalny exterior Russia have referred to as on individuals who wish to honour his reminiscence however couldn’t attend his funeral service to as an alternative go to memorials to Soviet-era repression in their very own cities on Friday night at 7pm native time.
The Kremlin stated any unsanctioned gatherings in assist of Navalny would violate the regulation.
“Only a reminder that we now have a regulation that should be adopted. Any unauthorised gatherings will likely be in violation of the regulation, and people who take part in them will likely be held accountable – once more, in step with the present regulation,” Peskov stated.
Navalny’s spouse Yulia and two youngsters, who’re residing exterior Russia, didn’t attend the funeral.
Yulia Navalnaya, who has pledged to proceed her husband’s work, thanked him for “26 years of absolute happiness”.
She posted on X: “I don’t know learn how to reside with out you, however I’ll strive my greatest to make you up there pleased for me and pleased with me. I do not know if I will handle it or not, however I’ll strive.”