"Defiance and Mourning: Scenes from Alexei Navalny's Funeral in Moscow"

Thousands gathered in Moscow for the funeral of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, defying warnings from the Kremlin and Russian police. Navalny's open casket was quickly removed before everyone could say goodbye, but his funeral reflected his defiance, with the orchestra playing "My Way" and the theme song to "Terminate 2." Despite the risk of arrest, supporters gathered across the country, emphasizing Navalny's legacy of reminding Russians that their fate is not yet decided and that political participation requires the will to fight.