Alexei Navalny Inspired Me to Start Pussy Riot. His Vision Is Immortal.
By Nadya Tolokonnikova
Produced by Jillian Weinberger
Aleksei Navalny spent most of his life working toward a free Russia. Since his death, the Pussy Riot founder Nadya Tolokonnikova has been reflecting on her friend’s legacy. In this audio essay, she calls on the West to take seriously the threat that Vladimir Putin poses to global peace.
(A full transcript of this audio essay will be available within 24 hours of publication in the audio player above.)
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This episode of “The Opinions” was produced by Jillian Weinberger. It was edited by Kaari Pitkin and Annie-Rose Strasser. Mixing by Carole Sabouraud. Original music by Sonia Herrero, Pat McCusker and Carole Sabouraud. Fact-checking by Mary Marge Locker. Audience strategy by Kristina Samulewski.
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