Russia condemns more than 150 people for rallies in tribute to Alexei Navalny. In St.
Petersburg alone, judges on Saturday and Sunday sentenced 154 of them to terms of up to 14 days in prison. This weekend, police arrested hundreds of Russians in dozens of cities who had gone to lay flowers and light candles in his honor at memorials to victims of Stalin-era repression. Protests against the Kremlin and other public actions opposing the regime are illegal in Russia, notably under legislation banning unauthorized gatherings.