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Alexei Navalny

Russian lawyer Alexei Navalny has made a name for himself as an anti-Kremlin courruption-fighting blogger.

Alexei Navalny has been arrested several times for organizing mass protests against Russian President Vladimir Putin's government. Navalny wants to run for president in 2018, but the election commissioner has said prior convictions for embezzlement would mean his candidacy is in doubt. This page shows an automatic compilation of DW content.

Russland Protest in Moskau

Russians rally for independent candidates to stand in elections 20.07.2019

Thousands of people have turned out in Moscow to protest the non-registration of independent candidates for local elections. This issue is one of the rare cases that has united Russia's usually divided opposition.
Russland Proteste in Moskau

Russian police arrest protesters at Moscow opposition rally 14.07.2019

Thousands of protesters have urged the electoral commission to reinstate independent candidates for elections in September. One candidate said authorities are "stealing these elections, they are stealing our future."
Der russische Oppositionelle Leonid Volkov im Gerichtssaal in Moskau

Navalny ally Leonid Volkov sentenced to 20 days in jail 22.05.2019

Leonid Volkov, a senior aide to Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, has been sentenced to 20 days in jail over a rally organized last year. Volkov told people to keep fighting for freedom of expression.
Russland Moskau Boris Nemzow Gedenkveranstaltung Nawalny

Russia's house arrest violated Navalny's rights: European court 09.04.2019

Europe's top rights court has condemned a 2014 Russian order to keep opposition figure Alexei Navalny under house arrest, saying it was unlawful and politically motivated. The court says Moscow must now pay him €20,000.
Russland Moskau Proteste gegen Internet-Zensur

Moscow protesters rally against Russia's 'online Iron Curtain' 10.03.2019

Lawmakers are close to passing a bill that would rewrite the rules of the internet in Russia. Protesters have rallied in Moscow, saying the law would isolate Russians and pave the way for nationwide censorship.
Anastasia Vashukevich Model Moskau Russland

Sex, power, politics, and the Kremlin: Nastya Rybka case 26.01.2019

Belarusian model Nastya Rybka liked to seduce Russian oligarchs. Now under investigation in Moscow, she may through one of these relationships have witnessed secret meetings allegedly related to the US election campaign.
Frankreich Nawalny-Festnahmen - Europäischer Gerichtshof in Straßburg verurteilt Russland

Politics motivated Navalny arrests, European court rules 15.11.2018

In a blow to the Kremlin, the European Court of Human Rights has ruled that several arrests of the Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny were politically motivated. Moscow was ordered to pay over €50,000 in damages.
Frankreich Nawalny im Europäischen Gerichtshof für Menschenrechte in Straßburg

Alexei Navalny's European court date puts pressure on Kremlin 14.11.2018

The Russian dissident politician has been repeatedly arrested and tried for his protests. Each time, he has called on Europe's human rights court for help. But will that path remain open after Thursday's decision?
Alexei Navalny (picture-alliance/dpa/TASS/V. Sharifulin)

Who is Alexei Navalny? 14.11.2018

Russia's opposition leader Alexei Navalny has become one of the most prominent figures of the anti-Putin protest movement. The lawyer-turned-activist was barred from challenging Putin in the 2018 presidential election.
Russland | Proteste gegen Rentenreform in Moskau

Alexei Navalny allowed to leave Russia to attend ECHR case 13.11.2018

The Russian opposition leader was given permission to leave Russia for Europe after being barred. He is planning to attend the European Court of Human Rights for a hearing.

Russland Moskau - Alexei Navalny

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny prohibited from leaving country 13.11.2018

Alexei Navalny says he was given no reason for being barred from boarding a flight from Moscow to Frankfurt. He intended to appear at the ECHR, which is ruling on the legality of his numerous detentions.
Russland Protest gegen Rentenreform in Moskau

Russia pension protests: Alexei Navalny's rearrest could be 'key moment' 24.09.2018

He's the main figure of the anti-Kremlin opposition movement in Russia and he's been spearheading protests against upping the retirement age: Alexei Navalny's rearrest is just one sign that Vladimir Putin may be nervous.
Alexei Navalny

Russian opposition leader Navalny detained upon release from jail 24.09.2018

After serving a 30-day jail sentence in Moscow, Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny was detained again while leaving jail, according to his aide. Navalny is once again being accused of violating protest laws.
Moskau Proteste gegen Rentenreform

Protests over pension reform overshadow Russia's local elections 09.09.2018

Regional elections in Russia have been marred by nationwide protests over the Kremlin's pension reform plans. Several supporters of detained opposition leader and Putin foe Alexei Navalny have been arrested.

Russland Wahllokal vor Gouverneurswahlen Region Nowosibirsk

As Russia votes, pension protests could bring surprises 08.09.2018

Without much real competition, Russians are set to elect governors and mayors, as well as regional and local representatives, on Sunday. But with protests planned across the country, experts say there could be surprises.
Russland | Alexei Navalny in Moskau

Russia's Alexei Navalny again detained outside Moscow home 25.08.2018

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been detained outside his Moscow home, according to his spokeswoman. The 42-year-old blogger spent June in jail after organizing protests against President Vladimir Putin.
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