Europe 1 with AFP // Credits: ANDREY BORODULIN / AFP 11:07 a.m., March 1, 2024

Hundreds of Russians gathered this Friday near the church in Moscow where the funeral of opponent Alexeï Navalny is to take place.

The police, present in large numbers, installed fences throughout the area. 

Hundreds of Russians gathered Friday near the Moscow church where the funeral of opponent Alexeï Navalny is to take place, under heavy police presence, AFP journalists noted.

A large queue formed in front of this church in southeastern Moscow, some coming with flowers and others with tears in their eyes.

The police, present in large numbers, installed fences throughout the area. 

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