BBC javlja da je tijelo predano majci nakon što joj je jasno sugerirano da organizira tajni pokop, inače će Navaljni biti pokopan u koloniji u kojoj je i umro.

Alexey's body was handed over to his mother. Many thanks to all those who demanded this with us.

Lyudmila Ivanovna is still in Salekhard. The funeral is still pending. We do not know if the authorities will interfere to carry it out as the family wants and as Alexey deserves. We…

— Кира Ярмыш (@Kira_Yarmysh) February 24, 2024

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