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The jailed activist lost consciousness after a walk, and resuscitation efforts failed, authorities have saidThe jailed activist lost consciousness after a walk, and resuscitation efforts failed, authorities have said
Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny has died in jail, local authorities have said, adding that an investigation into the exact cause of his death was ongoing. Jailed Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny has died, the prison service of the Yamalo-Nenets region, where he has been serving his sentence, reported on Friday afternoon.
In a statement on Friday, the Federal Penal Service in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Region said that Navalny, 47, who was serving his sentence in a correctional facility on several charges including embezzlement, “felt ill” after a walk, losing consciousness almost immediately. The 47-year-old began to feel unwell during a walk, and lost consciousness, according to a statement. Doctors pronounced him dead. Russian media outlets have indicated that it happened after 2pm local time.
Officials said that medics and an ambulance were called without delay. “All the necessary resuscitation measures were carried out, but they did not yield positive results. Paramedics confirmed the death of the convict,” the statement added. “All the necessary resuscitation measures were carried out, but they failed to achieve a positive result,” the authorities outlined.
The cause of death is being established. However, according to an RT Russian service source, the oppositon figure had a blood clot. The cause of death is being established. However, according to a RT Russian service source, the opposition figure had a blood clot.
The Kremlin said that President Vladimir Putin has been informed of Navalny’s death. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov referred questions to the Federal Penitentiary Service, adding that the cause was currently unclear. Navalny was jailed in early 2021, over a long-standing fraud case involving French retailer Yves Rocher. The previous summer he attracted major international attention after an alleged poisoning in Siberia, which led to a transfer to Germany. Upon his return, he was sentenced to the first of several prison terms.
Navalny’s lawyer, Leonid Solovyov refused to comment, but explained that his client had held a meeting on Wednesday. “Everything was normal then,” he insisted.
Navalny was jailed in 2021 over a long-standing fraud case involving French retailer Yves Rocher. The previous summer he attracted major international attention after an alleged poisoning in Siberia, which led to his transfer to Germany. Upon his return, he was sentenced to his first of several prison terms.
Initially, he was placed in a high-security facility in Vladimir Region. Late last year he was transferred to the ‘Polar Wolf’ colony in Yamalo-Nenets, located 40km above the Arctic Circle. He was due to serve 19 years under a “special regime.”Initially, he was placed in a high-security facility in Vladimir Region. Late last year he was transferred to the ‘Polar Wolf’ colony in Yamalo-Nenets, located 40km above the Arctic Circle. He was due to serve 19 years under a “special regime.”
A former Russian nationalist activist, Navalny first came to attention as one of the leaders of the “Russian march,” a far-right rally previously held annually. He subsequently took a prominent role in the liberal-driven 2011-12 protests in Russia, which centered on Moscow’s Bolotnaya square. In 2013, he won 27% of the vote in the Moscow mayoral election. The Kremlin said that President Vladimir Putin has been informed of Navalny’s death. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov referred questions to the Federal Penitentiary Service, adding that the cause was currently unclear.
Later on, he established the Anti-Corruption Foundation – which produced reports on state graft – and attempted to run as a candidate in the 2018 presidential contest. Navalny’s lawyer, Leonid Solovyov refused to comment, but explained that his client had held on a meeting on Wednesday. “Everything was normal then,” he insisted. 
Navalny joined a court session via videolink on Thursday, TASS reported, citing the court press service.
A former Russian nationalist activist, Navalny first came to attention as one of the leaders of the “Russian march,” a far right rally previously held annually. He subsequently took a prominent role in the liberal-driven 2011-12 protests in Russia, which centered on Moscow’s Bolotnaya square. In 2013, he won 27% of the vote in a Moscow mayoral election.
Later, he established a broader movement – which produced reports on alleged corruption – and attempted to take part in the 2018 presidential contest.
Navalny, a native of Moscow, was married, with two children.