People chant "No to war" at Navalny's funeral in Moscow
Farewell to Alexei Navalny. Photo: SOTA Telegram channel
On 1 March 2024, the last rites for Alexei Navalny took place in the Moscow Church of the Icon of the Mother of God "Quench My Sorrows", the SOTA Telegram channel reports.
To ensure order, the police involved dozens of cars and enforcers. Also, on the eve protective barriers were mounted at the temple. Snipers were positioned on neighbouring houses. The ambassadors of the United States and France came to the ceremony.
The line of Russians wishing to bid farewell to the opposition politician stretched for two kilometres. According to Novaya Gazeta, the funeral service was conducted by the cleric, Fr Andrei.
Thousands of people who came to the church chanted "No to war" and "Love is stronger than fear".
As reported, according to a ROC bishop, God will save the world through Putin.
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