The chapter describes the difficult living conditions Alexei Navalny faces in Pinal Colony, IK6, including a cramped cell, lack of amenities, uncomfortable surroundings, and limited legal access. Navalny's deteriorating health and potential extremist label by the state are also discussed, painting a grim picture of his situation.
When Alexei Navalny flew back to Russia in 2021 he never made it through passport control. In an excerpt from Next Year in Moscow, The Economist’s series on Russian opposition to the war, today’s episode chronicles this period of his life. It’s an account of what turned out to be the last three years of Navalny’s life - peppered with his own words, and told by people who knew him well.