Law, Power, and Justice

Russia’s most prominent opposition figure Alexei Navalny died on Feb. 16 in the Arctic penal colony where he was serving a 19-year prison sentence, dealing a major blow to the country’s beleaguered opposition.  Ahead of next month’s presidential election, which President Vladimir Putin is expected to easily win, Russia’s opposition is divided more than ever before — both physically, by prison and exile, and politically, by disagreements over a slew of issues.  Here’s an overview of some of the opposition figures who could potentially take the lead following the loss of Navalny: In Russia, but in prison: Ilya Yashin and Vladimir Kara-Murza
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