The article discusses the impact of opposition leader Alexei Navalny's death on the Russian opposition, which has struggled to unite against President Putin in the past year. Exiled leaders are engaging in rivalry instead of collaboration, as demonstrated by the sentiments expressed by supporters. Navalny's absence is felt deeply, with many asserting he was a beacon of hope for meaningful change in Russia. On the anniversary of his death, supporters and diplomats honored his memory, reflecting on the profound loss felt across the nation.
Alexei was the only hope that Russia has, at least potentially and hypothetically, some kind of a meaningful leader who could unite all the people willing to change something in our country, in our lives.
We're mourning. We were mourning last year and we are mourning today. We really miss him, said a Muscovite who gave only her first name of Anastasiia because she feared for reprisal.
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