"Russians Gather to Bid Farewell at Navalny's Funeral Amid Kremlin Silence"

The Russian authorities initially sought to prevent a public funeral for Alexey Navalny, hoping to keep it quiet like that of Wagner Group founder Yevgeny Prigozhin. However, Navalny's mother's unwavering resolve forced the Kremlin to back down, leading to a public ceremony. Despite facing obstacles and disinformation campaigns, Navalny's funeral became a large street protest, surprising the authorities. The rise in activity among Navalny's followers after his death has created a risk for the Kremlin, with security officials reportedly making preventative visits to protest participants.