Russian Revolution 2.0 Cancelled. Navalny Protests Flop

Russian Revolution 2.0 Cancelled. Navalny Protests Flop

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Supporters light up Russia’s cities to keep faith with jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny

Supporters light up Russia’s cities to keep faith with jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny

Protesters staged a nationwide flashmob called “Love is Stronger than Fear” on Valentine’s Day in solidarity with the jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Attempting to avoid the harsh response that met recent street protests, people emerged at 8pm local time into the communal yards between apartment blocks and switched on torches on their mobile phones.