A memoir written by the late Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny will be released in October as his "final letter to the world,” the publisher announced Thursday.
The book, titled Patriot, chronicles Navalny’s life and work promoting democracy in Russia up until his poisoning in 2020 and subsequent imprisonment.
Navalny died in February at a remote penal colony above the Arctic Circle at the age of 47. The Putin critic was convicted in 2021 on extremism charges, which he asserted were politically motivated.
Navalny's widow, Yulia Navalnaya, who has accused Putin of killing her husband, said in a statement released by the publisher, "This book is a testament not only to Alexey's life, but to his unwavering commitment to the fight against dictatorship — a fight he gave everything for, including his life. ... Sharing his story will not only honor his memory but also inspire others to stand up for what is right and to never lose sight of the values that truly matter."
The Russian government’s crackdown on outspoken opposition leaders has increased since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Some information for this report was provided by The Associated Press and Agence France-Presse.
