The Daily Aleksei Navalny and the Future of Russia
Jan 25, 2021
Anton Troianovski, Moscow correspondent for The New York Times, provides deep insights into Aleksei Navalny’s remarkable journey from a prominent anti-corruption activist to a political symbol in Russia. The discussion highlights the shocking circumstances of Navalny's poisoning and his dramatic return to Moscow, which ignited massive protests across the country. Troianovski elaborates on how Navalny harnessed digital media for political mobilization and the increasing public dissent against President Putin’s regime.
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Navalny's Rise
- Alexei Navalny, a real estate lawyer, began as a shareholder rights activist, exposing corruption in Russian state-owned companies.
- His activism grew into a political career, marked by protests and a mayoral campaign in 2013.
Navalny's Internet Strategy
- Navalny's influence expanded with increased internet access across Russia, leveraging YouTube to expose corruption.
- His 2017 video on Dmitry Medvedev's wealth garnered millions of views, sparking nationwide protests.
Tolerating Navalny
- Putin's "managed democracy" tolerated Navalny to give an illusion of dissent without threatening the Kremlin.
- Jailing Navalny was deemed riskier than leaving him free, potentially uniting the opposition.
