How hard did the Kremlin try to obstruct Navalny's funeral? | DW News

The Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been laid to rest in in Moscow. The fiercest critic of President Vladimir Putin died two weeks ago in a remote Arctic prison.
His supporters shouted "Alexei, thank you!" as his coffin was brought into the cemetery near the the Moskva river. Navalny's parents and others paid their last respects. Earlier, thousands gathered outside the church where his funeral was held, in defiance of riot police and official warnings from the Kremlin. Navalny's wife Yulia Navalnaya thanked him on social media for 26 years of happiness.
For more on Navalny's funeral, we’re joined by Ekaterina Schulmann from the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center.
And we talk to DW's Russia Analyst Konstantin Eggert.
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[@PedroFerreira-ze5yp]

Navalny is a screaming symbol of how Putin is fragile...

[@EagleWolf2]

Putin would not have accomplished what he has, if he was fragile.

[@InterestedCitizen]

Yes but Putin is quite deadly for someone so fragile. May these brave people who attended the funeral stay very safe🙏

[@Nuklear_Godzilla]

🤡🤡🤡

[@blolee-gc1sr]

putin has 80%+ approval, this guy is just a joke.

[@InHerMajestiesDefense]

greedy but not fragile

[@angelikalindenau943]

Nawalny never died - as his character, determination and ideas will live on!

[@marisabenson1222]

Ukrainians are brave and fight for freedom

[@melissabruhn1429]

Rest in power and peace Alexei Navalny! 🌹🌹🌹 Deepest sympathies to his loved ones and the Russian people. Truth exists. Truth matters.

[@blolee-gc1sr]

many people never heard of aaron bushnell, tells a lot

[@MisterFaucker]

I hope that Russians free themselves from oligarchy one day.

[@Nik_Airball]

Not in our lifetime at the very least

[@svetau2383]

People watch TV. 😢

[@i-am-art]

Oligarchy is more appropriate term to Ukraine, Russia is under dictatorship.

[@CheGuevara58]

@@i-am-artwhat about Biden or totalitarianism in western media

[@mihaigrigoras7956]

Heh

[@Wiesoo300]

Heartfelt condolences to the mother and the family they didn't deserve all these humiliation. Rest in power 💪🏾 Nawalny. From Kenya 🇰🇪

[@kooale]

Here in the states there are tens of millions of us in awe of the tremendous courage and determination of each and every civilian attendee in that crowd. Our sympathies to you all and the Navalny family.

[@livor2983]

Thank you

[@juliec5309]

Imgine how many share those feeling but didn't dare to go or were at work or school?

[@user-el1le3hn2y]

We're fine, calm down. In a couple of months, we 'll forget about the carnival . When he was put in prison, after a month everything was forgotten.

[@dubinatub1]

how wrong you are

[@rouz0]

Anybody can read my comments let me know

[@Austin8thGenTexan]

Deepest sympathy and Solidarity from Texas. Prayers for Navalny and his family. Remember Boris Nemtsov 🥀

[@cattymajiv]

Remember so many people murdered by Putin, many of them poisoned, as Navalny was, TWICE! And Remember Kara-Mouza who is NOT DEAD YET! (I forget his first name, but I will look it up and write it here.

[@cattymajiv]

Let's not forget Vladimir Kara Murza who is also in a Russian prison for speaking against Putin and is NOT yet dead!

[@leto145]

АЛЕКСЕЙ ТЫ В НАШИХ СЕРДЦАХ!!! МЫ НИКОГДА ТЕБЯ НЕ ЗАБУДЕМ!!! РОССИЯ БУДЕТ СВОБОДНЫЙ!!!!

[@vilkinis26]

Ja dumaju, cto uze proslo dlia vas vremia slov i lozungov. Putyna, vaseva vraga, mozno ubrad tolko syloj. Uveren, jesli narod buded idty s otvagoy, ciast sylovykov, armyja buded s vami. Vydeli kak ekskursyja Prygozyna, pokazala cto systema derzydsa na strahe naroda. On Vydiod vas k myrovoy katastrofe, gde voyna v Ukrayne pokazedsa dedskym sadom

[@marechalcatherine6163]

Reposez en Paix... Mr Navalny.... Votre combat est devenu le Nôtre.... ❤

[@agusacevedof]

So sad and frustrating! My sincere respect to Alexei Navalny, a man who gave his life for his country and fellow country people.

[@DLR300]

And if the Kremlin say he was guilty of fraud, it MUST be true-yeah right! Also, what is this blood CLOTH you refer to?

[@Eveness01]

Thank you, Alexey. We will not forget you! Rest in peace 😔

[@Funkywallot]

I thank you so much DW for covering this !

[@RRRR0707]

😂😂😂😂A couple of weeks ago, no one in your country knew who Navalny was.

[@wandamann5373]

​@@RRRR0707 Falsch ! In Deutschland ist Herr Navalny bekannt , nicht nur durch den Gift Angriff. Leider ist er wieder in sein Land zurück, obwohl er wusste das es gefährlich ist. Sie sind ja so isoliert, dass sie nicht wissen was in der Welt passiert. Sie glauben nur die Lügen von Putin.

[@gabrielesaint-ives3748]

Since many many years we follow him. What a foolish writing...

[@cattymajiv]

Let's not forget Vladimir Kara Murza who is also in a Russian prison for speaking against Putin and is NOT yet dead!

[@hazelmccloy1136]

Navalny went back to Russia knowing he would die - I watched the documentary. A brave man.

[@shirl974]

I wondered why he went back

[@nataliadotsenko9927]

М.Горький :" Безумству храбрых поем мы славу!"❤❤❤

[@_BO.]

Maybe for the future of his children and grandchildren. That they would live in a place without a corrupt dictator and olicharchs ruling it. He could not accomplish anything while being outside of Russia.@@shirl974

[@SofiaPortiner]

Thank you for talking about it!❤

[@dweb]

This is not about Alexei or Yulia as flawed mortals. But about brave selfless sacrifice for the right to oppose a tyrant who fears honest political competition. 👑⚔️🐉

[@raskolnikov1461]

He was propped by west. Come on now...

[@wandamann5373]

​@@raskolnikov1461 Na und.

[@angelikar.5375]

And what is wrong with that? He still wanted a better Russia which peacefully coexists with Europe @@raskolnikov1461

[@emiliobello2538]

In memory of Alexei Navalny

[@edmundcasey7765]

I ASK IF PUTIN DIES, WILL YOU ATTEND HIS FUNERAL??. . . . ALEXEI, REST IN PEACE. . . YULIA STAY STRONG

[@karolina5786]

If... not when...?

[@edmundcasey7765]

@@karolina5786 hard to answer. . . Putin Lost his credibility. . .

[@dlewis895]

BRAVE COURAGE. THOUSANDS CAME TO MOURN AN RESPECT NAVANYS FUNERAL

[@cliffordlowerre1381]

So sad. Condolences, thoughts and prayers to the Navalny family. To the good people of Russia, of which there are millions upon millions, Honor and admire bravery over brutality, Courage over cowardice, Martyrs over murderers. We here in America are having to face and prevent the rise of an EVIL and cruel want to be Dictator. May goodness and mercy prevail! RIP ALEXEI. May your dreams come true!

[@richardbelusa3833]

I understand your concern and the seriousness of the political platform you described. Such extremist and discriminatory views are indeed alarming and have no place in a democratic society that values equality and human rights. It's important to approach political discussions with a balanced and informed perspective, considering all viewpoints and the broader implications of supporting individuals or ideologies that promote hate and intolerance as this man that you seem to honor. Do you actually know his political platform? lol

[@cliffordlowerre1381]

@@richardbelusa3833 You present a valid and articulate viewpoint but I'm not sure if I understand your platform. I consider myself a free thinker and try to keep an open mind and welcome and consider opposing viewpoints. I know this man bravely went back to his homeland knowing that the man who poisoned him and others, assassinated his opponents rather than face them publicly, was going to immediately arrest him and imprison him on bogus charges. ( You mentioned extremism which got him a 19 year sentence ). He also knew going back was a death sentence for him along with mistreatment and torture. But I think he also knew he wasn't safe anywhere due to his political viewpoints. Sad. Though his platform was largely suppressed and littered with disinformation, I feel I have a pretty good idea what this man was all about. And I feel he was a good man. That is simply my opinion. If you feel I am mistaken and would like to enlighten me with factual evidence to the contrary, I would gladly welcome and consider it. Lol.

[@cattymajiv]

@@cliffordlowerre1381Your comment was very well thought out and written! But since the troll did not reply, it's very obvious that all he wants to do is troll. No doubt he is paid by Moscow for it.

[@cliffordlowerre1381]

@@cattymajiv Thanks, I agree!

[@janicebelfiore856]

If Yulia had attended, she would have been arrested and possibly be killed too. They have children to raise.Daughter in college, and believe there is a younger son

[@estherspektor8465]

Instead of attending "Beloved" husband funeral she is too busy making money on her speeches at EU..!

[@wandamann5373]

​@@estherspektor8465 Wer gegen Putin ist, ist Lebensmüde. Nur wer Lebensmüde ist geht freiwillig nach Russland.

[@rain1956]

@@estherspektor8465 trolling for Putrid

[@InterestedCitizen]

May these very very brave people stay safe🙏Imagine having a leader who wants to control you in your life and even after death!

[@pochy2010]

Heartbreaking😢

[@tatyanamitchiner7406]

Why would his wife and kids take a risk to be killed?

[@RosaLopez-zw2ff]

Forever Rest In Peace Alexei Navalny. You gave the Russian people "HOPE" for that one day they will live "FREE".✝

[@raisonneur682]

They do live free. Maybe not in the perverted way the West does.

[@vidab4511]

They have to want it and strive for it. But I think it will never happen...

[@suemowat222]

Navalny's mother must be a formidable woman to force Moscow to allow a public funeral for him.

[@adriennebrown3778]

She was a conduit of honesty, clear demand & implacable Feminine Russian mother POWER. Bless her & all who bravely stepped out today. A miracle occurred & God's path opened up. Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@RRRR0707]

​@@adriennebrown3778😂😂😂😂

[@cattymajiv]

They didn't "allow" it. They did everything short of beating and jailing her, so far, to stop it. Didn't you watch the video?

[@renatewest6366]

Deep condolences to.the family and supporters. Renate Scanlon Westenberger Australia Jesus I Trust in You. Eternal rest grant to him oh Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him.

[@pazakharov]

покойся с миром, нш герой. Память о тебе вечна.

[@RRRR0707]

Да . мы будем помнить его ещё неделю наверное

[@cattymajiv]

@@RRRR0707 He will never be forgotten! Just like Martin Luther King, who also also fought for an oppressed people.

[@RRRR0707]

@@cattymajiv It is impossible to compare a great freedom fighter with an insignificant populist provocateur who fought for power

[@rain1956]

@@RRRR0707 One of Putrid's little elves

[@RRRR0707]

@@rain1956 слабак! нечего умного сказать?

[@cherylyoke4872]

Thank you for your coverage❤

[@brb__bathroom]

turning Alexei Navalny into a martyr might be a bad strategy by putin

[@RRRR0707]

Well, finally. you are almost close to the truth🎉🎉🎉. Putin has no need to kill Navalny now. It's just not necessary. This only harms Putin. You understand that. I understand it.Putin understands this.And the CIA understands that.

[@angelikalindenau943]

He'll do a Rumpelstiltskin when that penny drops.

[@richardbelusa3833]

Do you think Putin is that silly to have done this? lol its a false flag by the west and even you fell for it lol

[@tnndll4294]

4 KGB agents and Tucker Carlson gave this video a dislike.

[@Nik_Airball]

Don’t forget Caitlyn Jenner

[@charmainekirk1512]

Of course they did!

[@richardbelusa3833]

there is no such thing as KGB for over 40 years lol

[@cattymajiv]

@@richardbelusa3833 Who cares what people call it? It operates in the spirit of the KGB so in my mind, and the minds of everyone worldwide, it is the KGB. The puppets of Putin who do this kind of trolling are SO dispicable.

[@Northcountry1926]

Flipping Trucker

[@vera609]

Покойся с миром Алексей 🙏 ❤

[@aurora9839]

Won’t forget, won’t forgive

[@orlandofabrique7054]

Alexie Navalny the whole world will never forget you. Goodbye and RIP!!!

[@VoyageOne1]

Putin has no idea of the genie he just let out of the bottle 💨

[@robbiewotherspoon6042]

Condolences to family and friends !

[@jillipepper5353]

Russias media didn’t show any of the funeral or gathering on tv, they only announced that his wife didn’t attend it.

[@blackqueen164]

As if she is a fool to set foot in Russia, smh..

[@sharpear1031]

I was wondering about her and their children; how she could go about and be interviewed. I am glad she is not there, so glad.

[@jillipepper5353]

@@sharpear1031 She’s not even in the country, she left with the kids as they are not safe in Russia.

[@oksana3204]

Вечная память светлому человеку и мученику России Алексею Навальному ❤❤❤

[@cattymajiv]

Let's not forget Vladimir Kara Murza who is also in a Russian prison for speaking against Putin and is NOT yet dead!

[@taiwoakande2163]

Trucker Carlson left the group chat

[@tnndll4294]

lol. he's one of the 4 who gave this video a dislike.

[@wandamann5373]

​@@tnndll4294 Und ich habe eine Abneigung gegen die Vier. 😂

[@richardbelusa3833]

Clearly you lack objective news reports and only news that agrees with your thoughts should have freedom. Objective news makes intelligent people think and for you, it's annoying lol

[@paulinegallagher1675]

​@@wandamann5373 Ich, auch!

[@cattymajiv]

@@richardbelusa3833 2nd troll here with a name that reminds me of Belarus. Coincidence? I think not!

[@tracyking1489]

Rest in peace.

[@untouchable360x]

"A man can be killed or imprisoned. But if he makes himself more than just a man and becomes an ideal. He becomes immortal." Ra's Al Ghul.

[@bogdana473]

One of the supporters also screamed “Leha (*Alexey), bye, see you!”

[@LynetteA68]

I heard the crowd chanting “thank you Alexei” as the hearse left the church for the cemetery. I was in tears for 2hours watching his funeral! Of course I’ve been in tears since the day he was murdered!! I feel so bad for all those Russians who put all their hopes for change in Alexei as I’m sure his death has dimmed their visions hopes & dreams of a changed free Russia!!

[@bunthansun1091]

RIP

[@user-su1bn2ku1v]

No way Putin is a religious dude.

[@lataic3745]

May you rest in peace. May you, the young people realize the sacrifice he made.

[@gilbertoppong9000]

I now know why Putin feared this honourable man.

[@wandamann5373]

Zu Recht. Putin wird sein Leben lang von Navalny verfolgt.

[@Celtic2Realms]

Remember Boris Pasternak funeral

[@cattymajiv]

Also remember Vladimir Kara Murza who is in a Russian prison for speaking against Putin and is NOT yet dead!

[@gheorghefalcaru]

RUZZIA IS DESTROYING IT SELF!

[@robertnowak1267]

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ !!!!!!

[@user-el1le3hn2y]

Russia is not destroying itself. Navalny has not changed anything. Everything remains as before. Russians still earn a lot, the products are filled with food and it is 2 times cheaper than in the USA

[@user-vx5vo3gs2w]

That is why US government is against power change in Russia☝️

[@user-vx5vo3gs2w]

That is why US administration is not really against current kremlin's ruler.

[@user-vx5vo3gs2w]

That is why the US administration is against power change in Russia☝️

[@irenedemarco1354]

Alexei has become a martyr and those in power detest martyrs... His grave will be well tended, but may also be problematic as a spot to arrest supporters of Navalny.... Hopefully Yulia will be aware of her own safety at all times.... She cannot even attend her husbands funeral otherwise she too may be arrested? RIP ALEXIE....

[@user-by4be1px6e]

We are not few! There are lots of us but organizing into smth bigger at the moment means risking life. Putin is strong but it is not forever

[@gluteusmaximus1657]

I fear that a large part of the folks laying him to rest will get visits from putins henchmen. They took pics from all of them!

[@marylmarquez7811]

I humbly thank Alexei Navalny. He is an inspiration to all Americans in loving Democracy and fighting for it until he died. We should all be as courageous here in our country. Long live Democracy here in the USA and around the world. Let us unite in this love of freedom. Peace to you Alexi forever and ever.

[@jasoncoleman7031]

Peace is needed 😢

[@florete2310]

And those are only the ones who dare to go outside and show themselves. Think about all those who don't want to expose themselves (yet), because of their families, jobs etc. but utterly resent Putin... I'd even go so far and say, that I'm inclined to estimate that those numbers might be even higher than I'd thought before... interesting...

[@JWSitterley]

Nichole and Sarah is DW News. Thank you, ladies.

[@dvl889]

I thought Navalny’s family would have a trusted medical examiner determine the cause of Navalny’s death before his funeral. Anyone know news about the real cause of his death?

[@marianasalles242]

Hearbreaking💔😭✨🙏🏻

[@DenisVolga]

When Vladimir Vysotcki died, a French TV company filmed the funeral, there were hardly any news in media. And he was one of the greatest's poets and song-writers. Navalny's funeral was filmed by British people, only one church with cemetery agreed to bury him and people were afraid to come. Just take these two facts. What does it say about this country?

[@lynj-c9153]

Great interviews, coverage, you could have done more. Good Russian people find strength. Elect Yulia! ❤️🕊️

[@marechalcatherine6163]

Peuple Russe... Vous avez fait preuve d un Courage extrême pour braver l interdit.. Et Honnorer la Mémoire de Mr Nalvany....

[@howdydoodey3872]

Bit of a rush on at the betting shops now. People putting down money on when the Putkin gets knobbled. Second theme bet is on how it's done.

[@reginaharrison5903]

Omg why are they being arrested this is nuts

[@tatyanatumanik4757]

What a shame that this extraordinary man gave his life for those who do not deserve it at all - for a silent herd of slaves.

[@pjlibraryinrussian5786]

Татьяна, что-то подсказывает, что вы не в России. Вчера мы были на похоронах, ваше утверждение оскорбительно для всех, кто остаётся в РФ и не согласен с властью .

[@garyjohnston6248]

Imagine going to a Funeral to pay your respects & going to Prison for 30 years. This would force me to leave Russia & never look back.

[@elenaranete3419]

RIP MR NAVALNY 😢

[@princechiedozie9851]

Not all russians are fascists.

[@palar4195]

you talk 'bout ebola-ish kind or the greenskin ones?

[@valeriaboman8539]

Tuli ja leimaus maailman suru kosketti minuunkin. Seurataan mitä tapahtuu kun entinen saa jatkaa.

[@user-pf8qe9sm9g]

Very very sorry

[@optimusfly.]

Fernominal, what a man that fought for the best for his country how many people could say that they that they would pay the ultimate price 😢

[@tsss1900]

Вспомните похороны Пушкина!

[@luciaformica804]

Continuate così tutti voi Russi insieme combattete per la vostra libertà contro il dittatore ❤

[@user-xh6yw5kl7p]

Grazia

[@marechalcatherine6163]

Peuple fier de Russie... Continuez le Combat de Mr Nalvany.... Pour votre Liberté ❤❤❤

[@bogse]

I still dont understand why Alexei went back to Russia even he was almost 100% sure he is goign straight to jail for a long time. Whats the point, he couldnt continue his efforts well in prison... I just dont get it.

[@lindylucas7447]

He sacrifice his life.His spirit will eternally dwell in the heart of his people .The baddies would be made accountable on judgement day. R.I.P Nalvany.Profound Condolenses to his mother and family .

[@glockguy4127]

Damn Putler!

[@annetaylor-wx5dk]

GET IT RIGHT>>>>>>>>>he didn't just die .....he was murdered..!!!!

[@user-pf8qe9sm9g]

Sorry

[@liar-liar]

How about the us airman

[@MM-zo5im]

Ботва в комментах, угомонись. Реальную силу и людей не скроешь. Нет никакой 86% поддержки, людей вчера вышло под 1 млн, шли с утра до поздней ночи. Плюс сегодня с утра очередь нескончаемая

[@zdravkojasovic9397]

Where is the ex wife Julia Navalno at funeral?

[@alilalongchari4170]

Why Alexei wife did not attend her husband funeral?

[@rosey2349]

So like Ninoy's death in the Phil.which brought about the 1986 EDSA revolution...from the ferdinamd marcos senior dictatorship...

[@lostbirdsproduction]

No inspection of the body for abuse and poison due to free public burial agreement.

[@stephanmishkov7039]

Gitler kaput!

[@S0ulinth3machin3]

The difference between Navalny's family and Prigozhin's family is while the two men were alive, Navalny had a cause while Prigozhin was driven by greed. It stands to reason there was a carrot which Prigozhin's family may have accepted whilst there was nothing the Kremlin could do to appease Navalny's family.

[@user-jt4bx5kq8h]

what about ASSANAGE , do you have mind to think about DW ?

[@stankos1637]

Assange is opposition leader to who ?

[@user-jt4bx5kq8h]

@@stankos1637 of western war mongering

[@dangami5217]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😢❤

[@trevorsutherland5263]

Obviously, not very much....

[@sergiyrospysdiyenko6224]

Tucker shows his amazing reporting skills once again. Shame!

[@the_grand_tourer]

Anyone in Russia who feels Yulia's absence is ... let's say cowardly (clearly the result of her husband's return is evidence enough she isn't), think for a moment how Putin, surrounded by protection, sends people from the far reaches of the republic to die in Ukraine. Yulia is most likely to be in Germany, Berlin is only 1,100 miles west of Moscow, Russia is 5,600 miles wide, Putin has zero interest in anyone's lives outside of Moscow or St Petersburg, think of all those people who Yulia cares more for than Putin.

[@juliec5309]

And they have kids she needs to care of

[@user-ki3tq4zp6z]

Ха-ха-ха-ха))) о каких Людях заботится юлия ??!!! О своей шкуре она заботится !!!

[@colinmacfarlane6838]

His widow will be instrumental in Yeltsins downfall 😢

[@evaolah7621]

Mindenki szeret olvasni írni mint én 75 évesen Safarin keressetek meg Orsós család Orbán sokat lehet tanulni Safarin Vera Putina Georgian 🇬🇪néni volt Putin anyja Vera Putina terhes lett Putin apjától akinek volt családja Vera 97 évesen halt meg A nemet újságíró aki megírta és fényképeket mellékelt meg lett ölve, Vera Torok tv, ben is adott egy rövid beszélgetést , egy nagyon aranyos néni volt… videót is lehet látni

[@evaolah7621]

Sorry ,, Safari you can find Vera Putina Georgian 🇬🇪 woman Putin mother life and some interesting stories from Putin …

[@FayeHaub]

The way Putin is ,I wonder if the real Alexei Navalny was in the coffin ,

[@valeriaboman8539]

Venäjä oli Suomen kaatopaikalla keräämässä piuhoja ja siitä kuparia Putin aikakaudella sisustuskalusteineen myös: mänty -ja koivupuusta huoneirtaimistot kovaan hintaan ostivat myyjän osaavalla Venäjän kielellä.

[@sebastianwrites]

"Those who dislike *Navanly (he means) always recognised his bravery." Try and get your details right please, at this crucial time DW News?

[@thewalkingentertainers5818]

farewell Alexia

[@joannewilson977]

Condolences to the families. Believe he is in heaven with the Lord Jesus

[@AP-ei4jt]

Does anyone believe he is not a spy after spending time in Germany 😂😂😂

[@mylifemark2747]

Navalny died by the hand of Pu (tin) You hardly say that word, that name and you fall violently- Ill Navalny was - Only a man, you see with a family Who wanted to live free from the Putin freeze Only a man, you see with a family Who wanted to live free fought to stop the bleed- Ing In his home country And for that, a lesser man killed the one whose dream To make his country free became reality Navalny died his wife and children cried Where the flowers lie burn the fire inside Of hope that, like Navalny, you’ll be free Sing a song of a man with love For country, family that one day you’ll be free One day you’ll be free… with Navalny

[@22ergie]

Is Julia Navalnaya in self- imposed exile?

[@Potash_label]

Мир

[@JkDibine]

🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 ⬜🟦⬜

[@mervinprone]

This day didn’t have to happen. Why did he return.