Alexei Navalny was Russia’s most prominent opposition leader and a relentless anti-corruption activist who became the primary face of resistance against President Vladimir Putin. After surviving a Novichok poisoning in 2020 and returning to Russia to face immediate imprisonment, Navalny continued to inspire democratic movements from within the penal system until his death in an Arctic penal colony in February 2024. His legacy remains a focal point of international discourse, with his widow, Julia Navalnaya, now leading the charge for political reform and freedom of speech. This tag provides in-depth reporting and analysis from leading global news organizations, including DW, BBC, and France 24, covering Navalny’s life, his death in custody, and the enduring impact of his movement on Russian and global politics.