Paris Honors Navalny: Avenue Named After Slain Kremlin Critic

City of Light Defies Kremlin: Street Named After Alexei Navalny Near Russian Embassy

Paris, France – In a powerful gesture of defiance against the Kremlin, the city of Paris has officially named an avenue near the Russian embassy after Alexei Navalny, the late Russian opposition leader and vocal critic of Vladimir Putin. The decision, made by the Paris Council, comes on the eve of the first anniversary of Navalny’s death, marking February 16, 2024, as a day of remembrance and resistance.

The newly renamed section of Avenue de Pologne in the 16th arrondissement stands as a symbolic tribute to Navalny’s courage in challenging authoritarian rule. Paris‘ mayor stated that the renaming underscores France‘s commitment to democracy and human rights, adding that “Alexei Navalny’s fight was universal, and his memory deserves to be honored.”

Navalny, who survived a poisoning attempt in 2020, was arrested upon his return to Russia in 2021 and later died under mysterious circumstances in prison. His death sparked international outrage, with Western leaders blaming the Kremlin for silencing its most formidable opponent.

The renaming of the avenue near the Russian embassy is likely to provoke anger from Moscow, but for Navalny’s supporters, it serves as a lasting reminder of his legacy. Similar honors have been bestowed upon other dissidents in history, reinforcing Paris’ long-standing role as a defender of freedom.

As the world reflects on Navalny’s sacrifices, his name will now be etched into the streets of Paris—an enduring symbol of resistance against tyranny.

Paris Honors Navalny: Avenue Named After Slain Kremlin Critic (Feb. 16, 2025)

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