On June 4th, Alexei Navalny would have turned 50 years old.
An age when one could build, argue, laugh, write new investigations, speak in front of people, watch children grow up, live.
Alexei restored people’s sense of self-worth, civic responsibility, and the right to speak the truth out loud. He became one of the most well-known political prisoners in modern Russia and a symbol of courage for many people who opposed corruption, arbitrariness, and war.
That’s exactly why Alexei was killed. Putin killed the man he couldn’t break. He wanted us to shut up and give up. He and his accomplices tried to kill the very idea of another Russia—one that was free, fair, and humane. They won’t get that. Ideas don’t die with people.
Millions of Russians who voted against Putin haven’t disappeared. These people exist. They may be intimidated, pushed out of the public sphere, and driven out of the country, but they remain part of society and part of Russia’s future.
These days, we remember Alexei Navalny – a man who did not give up on his convictions even in the face of prison, persecution, and mortal danger.
Remembrance is important not only because we mourn those we have lost. Remembrance helps us preserve human dignity, the ability to distinguish between good and evil, and the belief that truth matters. That’s why Alexei Navalny’s memory is so important today. And our task is to ensure his name continues to resonate.
In memory of Alexei Navalny, we will meet at Charlottenlund Strandpark for a summer grill June 4th 17:00. On this day, we will gather to honor the memory of a man who became a symbol of courage, honesty, and hope for millions of people. Come with flowers, candles, and photos.
