Is laughter the deadliest weapon? Alexei Navalny, the most famous critic of Vladimir Putin, is dead. But some supporters think he will live on through laughter.
The man who refused to take Putin seriously
Unbowed: Alexei Navalny was not afraid to stand up to authorities in Russia. Glossary
Alexei Navalny - A well-known opposition leader in Russia and critic of Vladimir Putin, who died in prison in 2024 at the age of 47.
Arctic - The area in and around the north pole.
Detention - Being kept in custody by the state, or a punishment in which children are made to stay at school after classes have ended.
Corruption - When someone abuses their power for personal gain. It often involves bribery.
Russia - The largest country in the world by area. It has a population of 144 million people.
Vladimir Putin - Russia’s ruler since 2000. He is a strong opponent of the West.
Arrested - Stopped by the police and taken to a police station.
Sentenced - Declare the punishment for a person who has done something wrong.
Humour - The ability to find things funny, or the things you find funny.
Ridiculous - Silly or absurd.