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The death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in February 2024 has reignited discussions about the dangers faced by dissenters in Russia. His posthumous memoir, 'Patriot,' reflects on his life, imprisonment, and the political climate under Vladimir Putin. Concurrently, several mysterious deaths of officials linked to the Kremlin have raised suspicions.
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Robert Woodland, a U.S. citizen born in Russia, has had his 12.5-year prison sentence for drug trafficking upheld by the Moscow City Court. His case highlights the increasing arrests of Americans in Russia amid deteriorating U.S.-Russia relations, with accusations of political motivations behind such detentions.
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Moscow's Gulag History Museum announced its unexpected closure due to alleged fire safety violations, a move critics believe is politically motivated. The museum's management was caught off guard, and the closure follows recent events commemorating victims of Stalinist repression, raising concerns about the Kremlin's efforts to reshape historical narratives.