Alexei Navalny's funeral date announced

Published February 28th, 2024 - 09:29 GMT
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Flowers are laid next to posters of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died in a Russian Arctic prison, on February 24, 2024 in the center of Milan. A poster reads 'Navalny is not dead'. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP)

ALBAWABA - A couple of weeks after the death of prominent Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny, according to close family members, Navalny's funeral has been set to be held on Friday at a church in Moscow. 

"Alexei's funeral will be held in a church ... in Maryino on 1 March at 14:00 (1100 GMT). Come in advance," his team said in a social media post on Wednesday.

On February 16th, Navalny passed away while in custody in Russia, after experiencing a decline in health and lost consciousness. Despite efforts by medical staff, Navalny's condition did not improve, leading to his death.