Alexei Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition leader and fierce critic of President Vladimir Putin, was laid to rest today in a funeral attended by thousands of mourners. The funeral procession turned into a protest as crowds began chanting anti-Putin slogans and demanding justice for Navalny.

Navalny was poisoned last year with a nerve agent, an attack he and many in the international community believe was orchestrated by the Russian government. Despite his illness, Navalny continued to speak out against Putin and his regime, calling for transparency and democracy in Russia.

The funeral became a gathering of those who support Navalny’s fight for a free and fair Russia. Chants of “Putin is a murderer” and “Justice for Navalny” could be heard throughout the procession, as mourners carried signs denouncing the government’s handling of the case.

As the funeral came to a close, Navalny’s supporters vowed to continue his work and hold the Russian government accountable for his death. The chants of protest echoed through the streets, a powerful reminder of the impact Navalny had on the fight for democracy in Russia.