Opposition figures and US ambassador attend funeral near church
Opposition politicians, including those running against Putin, and US ambassador to Russia Tracy attended the event near the church, as shown in videos. (AFP file photo)
Flowers and chants mark Navalny's last rites in Moscow
In a Moscow neighborhood on the outskirts, thousands of people congregated, some carrying flowers and chanting "No to war!" in an effort to witness the funeral proceedings of Navalny. This overwhelming display transformed the opposition leader's last rites into a powerful expression of dissent in Russia during a time marked by severe repression. (AFP file photo)
Navalny's funeral services amidst Russian authorities' monitoring
Russian authorities closely monitored the service amid recent arrests of mourners at memorial sites. Heavy police presence surrounded the church where the funeral began around 2 pm local time, with no widespread arrests reported as of early afternoon. (AFP file photo)
Navalny's coffin laid to rest as mourners bid him goodbye
After a procession to the cemetery, Navalny's coffin was positioned beside his newly prepared grave. Livestreamed footage from the location captured his family members, followed by other mourners, bidding their final farewells with a kiss. (AFP file photo)
Navalny's open casket and family's lit candles
A picture captured within the church and shared on Navalny's YouTube channel depicted him in an open casket, lying at rest adorned with red and white flowers. His parents held lit candles during this somber moment. (AFP file photo)
Navalny's open casket and family's lit candles
A picture captured within the church and shared on Navalny's YouTube channel depicted him in an open casket, lying at rest adorned with red and white flowers. His parents held lit candles during this somber moment. (AFP file photo)
Navalny's widow and children not seen at funeral
His widow, Yulia Navalnaya, committed to continuing his political legacy, and his children, Daria and Zakhar, who currently reside outside of Russia, were not observed to be in attendance. (AFP file photo)
Massive online audience for Navalny's farewell event
Nearly 270,000 viewers tuned into a livestream organized by Navalny's allies, while approximately 150,000 followed the coverage on YouTube by the independent TV Rain, as reported by the streaming platform's figures. (AFP file photo)
Navalny team alleges authorities' interference in sharing scene content
The Navalny team accused authorities of obstructing the sharing of photos and videos from the scene, pointing to a reported reduction in cellphone service to the lower-bandwidth 3G standard described as a "mobile shutdown" by internet freedom group director Mikhail Klimaryov. (AFP file photo)
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