Alexey Navalny remembered two years after his passing by supporters worldwide
February 16, 2026 • Al Jazeera
Moscow Grave Site Sees Gathering of Supporters Two Years After Alexey Navalny’s Death
A gathering of supporters took place at Alexey Navalny’s Moscow grave site on [date], marking the two-year anniversary of his death in an Arctic penal colony. The event drew attention to Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition figure who died under circumstances that remain disputed.
According to reports from five European countries, Navalny was poisoned with dart frog toxin prior to his death. However, Russia’s government has denied any involvement in his demise, stating that he died of natural causes.
Navalny’s supporters have continued to express their grief and outrage over the past two years, with many attending memorial services at his grave site. The gathering on [date] was one such event, where mourners paid their respects to Navalny and honored his memory.
The circumstances surrounding Navalny’s death remain a point of contention between Russia and international observers. While some countries have concluded that he was poisoned, others have not made any official findings.
Navalny’s family has maintained that he was murdered, while the Russian government maintains its position that he died of natural causes. The dispute over the circumstances of his death continues to be a topic of discussion among those who knew him and those who are following his case.
The gathering at Navalny’s grave site on [date] serves as a reminder of the ongoing controversy surrounding his death, with many continuing to seek answers about the events leading up to his passing.
Source: Al Jazeera