Leading 121. Yulia Navalnaya: The Woman Who Could Bring Down Putin
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Feb 17, 2025 In this insightful conversation, Yulia Navalnaya, wife of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, shares her relentless fight against the Putin regime. She discusses her husband’s courageous return to Russia and the harsh realities of political oppression. Yulia reflects on the challenges of growing up in post-Soviet Russia and the need for democracy. The conversation also touches on the psychological impacts of loss as she navigates her family's grief while continuing their shared mission for change. Insightful and poignant, it sheds light on the struggle for freedom in Russia.
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Yulia's Upbringing
- Yulia Navalnaya grew up in Moscow in a simple Soviet family.
- Her parents were both engineers, and her father died when she was 18.
Alexei's Early Political Life
- Alexei Navalny's political involvement deepened when Vladimir Putin became president.
- Navalny expressed his disapproval of the regime from the outset.
Putin's KGB Past
- The Navalnys never believed Putin would bring positive change, recognizing his KGB background.
- They understood that Putin's power structure mirrored the Soviet Union's.
