Is ridicule the deadliest weapon? Alexei Navalny, the most prominent critic of Vladimir Putin, is dead. But some supporters think his legacy 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.
Vladimir Putin - Russia’s ruler since 2000. He is a strong opponent of the West.
Nemesis - The inescapable agent of one's downfall. Its origins are located in the themes of ancient Greek tragedy. It comes from the Greek word "nemein", meaning "to give what is due".
Kremlin - A central fortress in a city, used to refer to a complex in Moscow with five palaces and four cathedrals. The Russian government is run from within this citadel.
Socrates - Considered by some to be the greatest philosopher in history, Socrates is credited with developing the whole notion of critical reason.
Impiety - A lack of respect for something sacred.
Usurped - Seize or take something over without authority.
Kinship - Relatedness, either through blood or by marriage, adoption etc.
Authoritarian - Enforcing strict obedience to authority.
vulnerable - at risk of being harmed