Full History Of Alexei Navalny In Timeline From 1947

1947: Birth of Anatoly Ivanovich Navalny

In 1947, Anatoly Ivanovich Navalny, Alexei Navalny's father, was born in Zalissia, Ukraine.

1954: Birth of Lyudmila Ivanovna Navalnaya

In 1954, Lyudmila Ivanovna Navalnaya, Alexei Navalny's mother, was born in Zelenograd, Russia.

June 1976: Alexei Navalny's Birth

In June 1976, Alexei Anatolyevich Navalny was born in Butyn, Russia, which was then part of the Soviet Union.

1979: Comparison of Recognition of Separatist Republics to Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan

In February 2022, Alexei Navalny compared Russia's recognition of the Donetsk People's Republic and the Luhansk People's Republic to the Soviet Union's deployment of troops to Afghanistan in 1979, both viewed as distractions from genuine problems.

1993: Graduation from Kalininets secondary school

In 1993, Alexei Navalny graduated from Kalininets secondary school (level 3 according to the ISCED).

1994: Navalny's parents start basket-weaving factory

In 1994, Alexei Navalny's parents started a basket-weaving factory in Kobyakovo, Vologda Oblast.

1998: Worked as a corporate lawyer

From 1998 onward, Alexei Navalny worked as a corporate lawyer for various Russian companies.

1998: Graduation from Peoples' Friendship University of Russia

In 1998, Alexei Navalny graduated from the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia with a law degree.

1998: Navalny's Residence in Maryino District

Starting in 1998, Navalny resided in a three-room apartment located in the Maryino District in southeast Moscow.

2000: Joined the Russian United Democratic Party Yabloko

In 2000, Alexei Navalny joined the Russian United Democratic Party Yabloko, following the announcement of a new law that raised the electoral threshold for State Duma elections.

2001: Graduation from the Financial University

In 2001, Alexei Navalny graduated from the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, where he studied securities and exchanges.

2001: Listed as a member of Yabloko

In 2001, Alexei Navalny was listed as a member of the Yabloko party.

2002: Elected to the regional council of the Moscow branch of Yabloko

In 2002, Alexei Navalny was elected to the regional council of the Moscow branch of Yabloko.

2003: Headed Moscow subdivision of Yabloko's election campaign

In 2003, Alexei Navalny headed the Moscow subdivision of the Yabloko party's election campaign for the parliamentary election held in December.

April 2004: Chief of Staff of the Moscow branch of Yabloko

In April 2004, Alexei Navalny became the Chief of Staff of the Moscow branch of Yabloko.

August 2005: Admitted to the Social Council of the Central Administrative Okrug of Moscow

In August 2005, Alexei Navalny was admitted to the Social Council of the Central Administrative Okrug of Moscow.

2006: Member of the Federal Council of the party Yabloko

From 2006 to 2007, Alexei Navalny was a member of the Federal Council of the party Yabloko.

2006: Participation in the "Russian March"

In 2006, Alexei Navalny participated in the "Russian march", a parade uniting Russian nationalist groups, marking his involvement in nationalist movements.

2006: Appealed to Moscow City Hall to conduct the nationalist 2006 Russian march

In late 2006, Alexei Navalny appealed to the Moscow City Hall, asking it to grant permission to conduct the nationalist 2006 Russian march, while also condemning ethnic hatred and xenophobia.

February 2007: Remained Chief of Staff of the Moscow branch of Yabloko

In February 2007, Alexei Navalny remained Chief of Staff of the Moscow branch of Yabloko.

December 2007: Expulsion from Yabloko

In December 2007, Alexei Navalny was expelled from Yabloko for his nationalist views and for participating in the Russian March after the party lost legislative election to Russian State Duma by receiving only 1.6% votes.

2007: Co-founding of NAROD and Anti-Immigration Videos

In 2007, Alexei Navalny co-founded the National Russian Liberation Movement (NAROD) and released several anti-immigration videos, including one where he compared people from North Caucasus to cockroaches, actions he later regretted.

2008: Initial Support for Russo-Georgian War

In 2008, Alexei Navalny initially supported the Russo-Georgian War, calling for strikes on the Georgian General Staff and the expulsion of Georgian citizens from Russia. He later apologized for insulting Georgians.

2008: Activist Shareholder

In 2008, Alexei Navalny sought to become an activist shareholder in five Russian oil and gas companies (Rosneft, Gazprom, Gazprom Neft, Lukoil, and Surgutneftegas), investing 300,000 rubles to increase the transparency of their financial assets.

2009: Kirovles Timber Theft Allegation

In 2009, Alexei Navalny allegedly conspired to steal timber from Kirovles, a state-owned company in Kirov Oblast, while acting as an adviser to Kirov's governor Nikita Belykh.

2009: Member of advocate's chamber of Kirov Oblast

In 2009, Alexei Navalny became an advocate and a member of advocate's chamber (bar association) of Kirov Oblast (registration number 43/547).

2009: Navalny Named "Person of the Year 2009"

In 2009, Alexei Navalny was named "Person of the Year 2009" by the Russian business newspaper Vedomosti and by stock exchange observer Stock in Focus.

April 2010: Navalny Awarded Finance Magazine Prize

On April 22, 2010, Navalny received the Finance magazine prize for protecting the rights of minority shareholders.

October 2010: Winner of Online Moscow Mayoral Poll

In October 2010, Alexei Navalny won an online poll for the mayor of Moscow, conducted by Kommersant and Gazeta.Ru, receiving about 45% of the 67,000 votes cast.

November 2010: Publication of Transneft Documents

In November 2010, Alexei Navalny published confidential documents about Transneft's auditing, alleging that about US$4 billion were stolen by Transneft's leaders during the construction of the Eastern Siberia–Pacific Ocean oil pipeline.

2010: Member of advocate's chamber of Moscow

In 2010, Alexei Navalny ceased to be a member of advocate's chamber of Kirov Oblast due to his move to Moscow, and became a member of advocate's chamber of Moscow (registration number 77/9991).

2010: Scholarship to Yale World Fellows Program

In 2010, Alexei Navalny received a scholarship to the Yale World Fellows program at Yale University, where he studied political science and world affairs.

2010: First Report on Putin's Estate

In 2010, the businessman Sergei Kolesnikov first reported on the massive estate allegedly built for Vladimir Putin near Gelendzhik.

February 2011: Navalny Calls United Russia "Party of Crooks and Thieves"

In February 2011, during an interview with finam.fm radio station, Alexei Navalny famously labeled the United Russia party as the "party of crooks and thieves," a phrase that gained widespread popularity among the opposition.

February 2011: Detainment of Hungarian Officials

In February 2011, three Hungarian officials responsible for a real estate deal involving the sale of a former embassy building in Moscow were detained.

May 2011: Launch of RosYama

In May 2011, Alexei Navalny launched RosYama, a project that allowed individuals to report potholes and track government responses to complaints.

May 2011: Public Opinion on Kirovles Case

In May 2011, according to the Levada Center, 20% of people believed the Kirovles case was due to an actual violation of law, while 54% thought it was related to Navalny's anti-corruption activity.

May 2011: Criminal Investigation Launched Against Navalny

In May 2011, the Russian government initiated a criminal investigation into Alexei Navalny, which media and Navalny himself described as a form of "revenge" and a "fabrication by the security services" following his branding of United Russia as the "party of crooks and thieves."

December 2011: Arrested at Moscow protest

In December 2011, Alexei Navalny was arrested on December 5th, along with approximately 300 others, at a Moscow protest following parliamentary elections and accusations of electoral fraud, and was sentenced to 15 days for defying a government official.

December 2011: Call to unite against Putin

Upon his release on 20 December 2011, Alexei Navalny called on Russians to unite against Putin, who Navalny said would try to claim victory in the presidential election.

2011: Describing United Russia as a "party of crooks and thieves"

In 2011, Alexei Navalny described Russia's ruling party, United Russia, as a "party of crooks and thieves" in an interview, a byname that gained popularity.

2011: Foundation of the Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK)

In 2011, Alexei Navalny founded the Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK), marking a significant step in his anti-corruption efforts.

2011: Navalny Identifies as a Nationalist Democrat

In 2011, Alexei Navalny publicly stated that he considered himself a "nationalist democrat," reflecting his evolving views on Russian nationalism.

2011: Navalny named FP Top 100 Global Thinker

In 2011, Foreign Policy magazine named Navalny one of the FP Top 100 Global Thinkers for shaping government transparency.

2011: Leaked Photos from Inside the Palace

In 2011, photos from inside Vladimir Putin's alleged palace were leaked onto the Internet, which were later compared with the palace's floor plan.

2011: 2011 parliamentary elections

Navalny fared better in the center and southwest of Moscow, which have higher income and education levels than in the 2011 parliamentary elections.

February 2012: Allegations Against Kadyrov

In February 2012, Alexei Navalny concluded that Russian federal money going to Ramzan Kadyrov's Chechen Interior Ministry was being spent in a fraudulent way.

March 2012: Upcoming presidential election

In December 2011, Alexei Navalny spoke about the presidential elections to be held on 4 March 2012.

March 2012: Anti-Putin rally in Moscow

In March 2012, after Putin was elected president, Alexei Navalny helped lead an anti-Putin rally in Moscow's Pushkinskaya Square and was detained by authorities for several hours after the rally, and then released.

May 2012: Arrest after anti-Putin rally

On 8 May 2012, Alexei Navalny was arrested with Udaltsov after an anti-Putin rally at Clean Ponds, and given a 15-day jail sentence, leading Amnesty International to designate them prisoners of conscience.

June 2012: Announcement of new political party based on e-democracy

On 26 June 2012, it was announced that Alexei Navalny's comrades would establish a new political party based on e-democracy; Navalny declared he did not plan to participate in this project at the moment.

July 2012: Embezzlement Charges

On July 30, 2012, the Investigative Committee charged Alexei Navalny with embezzlement, stating that he had conspired to steal timber from Kirovles in 2009.

December 2012: Interrogation of Yves Rocher Vostok

In November and December 2012, the Investigating Committee interrogated and questioned Yves Rocher Vostok.

December 2012: Expressed support for The People's Alliance

On 15 December 2012 Alexei Navalny expressed his support of the party, saying, "The People's Alliance is my party", but again refused to join it, citing the criminal cases against him.

2012: Navalny's parents still running factory

As of 2012, Alexei Navalny's parents were still running the basket-weaving factory in Kobyakovo.

2012: Embezzlement and fraud charges declared

In 2012, Navalny faced embezzlement and fraud charges.

2012: Navalny Listed in Time's 100 Most Influential People

In 2012, Navalny was listed by Time magazine as one of the world's 100 most influential people, making him the only Russian on the list.

2012: Comments on Ukraine and Belarus

In early 2012, Alexei Navalny stated on Ukrainian TV that "Ukraine and Belarus are the natural allies of Russia" and advocated for increased integration. Despite this, he also affirmed Ukraine's independence and national identity.

April 2013: Loeb & Loeb LLP Analysis

In April 2013, Loeb & Loeb LLP issued "An Analysis of the Russian Federation's prosecutions of Alexei Navalny", concluding that "the Kremlin has reverted to misuse of the Russian legal system to harass, isolate and attempt to silence political opponents".

April 2013: Party files for registration; registration suspended

In April 2013, Navalny's party filed documents for official registration on April 10th, but on April 30th, the registration was suspended.

April 2013: Commencement of Kirovles Trial

In April 2013, the Kirovles trial commenced in the city of Kirov.

May 2013: Shifting Opinions on Kirovles Case

In May 2013, Levada Center data showed that 28% of people thought the Kirovles case was a genuine legal violation, while 47% attributed it to Navalny's anti-corruption efforts, indicating a shift in public perception.

May 2013: Moscow mayor argues for elected mayor

On May 30, 2013, the mayor of Moscow, Sergey Sobyanin, argued that an elected mayor is an advantage for the city compared to an appointed one.

July 2013: Public Opinion on Criminal Case Verdict

In July 2013, 13% of people found the result of another criminal case against Navalny unfair and that he was not guilty, while 17% found the verdict too tough.

July 2013: Party registration declined

In July 2013, specifically on July 5th, Navalny's party was declined registration due to issues with founder attendance at the congress. Navalny responded with a tweet.

September 2013: Navalny to Join Party

Following the mayoral election, on September 15, 2013, Alexei Navalny declared that he would join and possibly head the party.

September 2013: Continued Shifts in Opinion on Kirovles Case

In September 2013, the Levada Center found that 35% believed the Kirovles case was a legitimate legal matter, while 45% linked it to Navalny's anti-corruption work, continuing the trend of evolving public opinion.

October 2013: Reactions to Navalny's Mayoral Election Result

In October 2013, following Navalny's second-place finish in the Moscow mayoral election, Nezavisimaya Gazeta noted the campaign transformed him from a blogger into a politician. A Levada Center poll in October 2013 indicated Navalny was seen as a potential presidential candidate by 5% of Russians.

October 2013: Suspension of Prison Sentence

On October 16, 2013, the prison sentence against Alexei Navalny was suspended by a court in Kirov, which remained a burden for his political future.

November 2013: Deprived of advocate status

In November 2013, after the judgement in the Kirovles case had entered into force, Alexei Navalny was deprived of advocate status.

November 2013: Navalny elected as party leader

In November 2013, specifically on November 17th, Alexei Navalny was elected as the leader of the party.

2013: Suspended sentence for embezzlement and Moscow mayoral election

In 2013, Alexei Navalny received a suspended sentence for embezzlement and ran in the Moscow mayoral election, finishing second with 27.2% of the vote.

2013: Navalny Ranks Among Top "World Thinkers"

In 2013, Navalny ranked No. 48 among "world thinkers" in an online poll by the UK magazine Prospect.

2013: Comments on Ethnic Riots and Immigration

In 2013, following ethnic riots in Moscow sparked by a murder committed by a migrant, Alexei Navalny expressed sympathy with the anti-immigration movement, citing failing immigration policies. He later emphasized the importance of engaging with nationalists through democratic means rather than violence.

2013: Kirovles case of 2013

On February 8, 2017, the Leninsky district court of Kirov repeated its sentence of 2013 (after the case has been sent to a new trial with a different judge by the Supreme Court which annulled the initial sentence after the decision of ECHR, which ruled that Russia had violated Navalny's right to a fair trial, in the Kirovles case) and re-sentenced him with a five-year suspended sentence.

January 2014: Party files for registration again; registration suspended

In January 2014, on January 8th, Navalny's party filed registration documents for a second time, but the registration was suspended on January 20th due to name similarity issues.

February 2014: Party renamed "Progress Party" and registered

In February 2014, specifically on February 8th, Navalny's party changed its name to "Progress Party". On February 25th, the party was registered, requiring it to register regional branches within six months.

February 2014: House Arrest

On February 28, 2014, Alexei Navalny was placed under house arrest and prohibited from communicating with anyone other than his family, lawyers, and investigators, following the imputed violation of travel restrictions.

March 2014: Call for Sanctions After Crimea Annexation

In March 2014, following Russia's annexation of Crimea, Alexei Navalny urged for increased sanctions against officials and businessmen linked to Putin, criticizing previous sanctions as insufficient.

September 2014: Further Changes in Perception of Kirovles Case

By September 2014, Levada Center data indicated that 37% of people thought the Kirovles case was due to a legal violation, while 38% associated it with Navalny's anti-corruption activity, showing a convergence of opinions.

September 2014: Party claims to have registered regional branches

In September 2014, specifically on September 26th, Navalny's party declared it had registered 43 regional branches, though an unnamed source disputed the validity of registrations completed after the six-month term. Navalny's blog countered this claim.

October 2014: Suggestion for New Referendum on Crimea's Fate

In October 2014, Alexei Navalny proposed that a new and fair referendum should determine the fate of Crimea, and he also called for an end to Russia's "sponsoring the war" in Donbas.

November 2014: RPR-PARNAS co-chairmen propose wide coalition

On November 14, 2014, Boris Nemtsov and Mikhail Kasyanov, the two remaining RPR-PARNAS co-chairmen, proposed creating a wide coalition of political forces favoring the "European choice," with Navalny's Progress Party as a potential participant.

December 2014: Yves Rocher Case Verdict

On December 30, 2014, Alexei and Oleg Navalny were found guilty of fraud against MPC and Yves Rocher Vostok and money laundering. Alexei received a suspended sentence, while Oleg was sentenced to prison. Thousands protested, and Alexei was apprehended for breaking house arrest.

2014: Second suspended sentence for embezzlement

In 2014, Alexei Navalny received a second suspended sentence for embezzlement, a decision widely considered politically motivated.

January 2015: Decline in Belief of Unfair Verdict

By January 2015, the share of people who found the result of another criminal case against Navalny unfair and that he was not guilty dropped to 5%.

February 2015: Nemtsov's assassination accelerates coalition work

In February 2015, following Boris Nemtsov's assassination on February 27th, work on a coalition involving Navalny and Khodorkovsky as co-chairmen of RPR-PARNAS was accelerated.

February 2015: Party convention held

On February 1, 2015, Navalny's party held a convention, where Navalny stated the party was preparing for the 2016 elections and would maintain activity across Russia.

April 2015: Party initiates coalition; deprived of registration

In April 2015, on April 17th, Navalny's party initiated a coalition of democratic parties. However, on April 28th, the party was deprived of registration by the Ministry of Justice for not registering enough regional branches.

July 2015: Informal Prohibition on Mentioning Navalny's Name

In July 2015, Bloomberg reported that sources familiar with the matter claimed there was an informal prohibition from the Kremlin on senior Russian officials mentioning Navalny's name. Dmitry Peskov, Putin's press secretary, rejected this assumption without mentioning Navalny's name.

July 2015: Kasyanov elected leader of PARNAS; discusses Navalny's potential involvement

In July 2015, on July 5th, Kasyanov was elected as the sole leader of RPR-PARNAS, which was renamed to PARNAS. On July 7th, he discussed the possibility of Navalny joining the party in the future.

October 2015: Payment of Compensation in Yves Rocher Case

On October 7, 2015, Alexei Navalny's lawyer announced that the defendant willingly paid 2.9 million rubles and requested an installment plan for the rest of the 4.4 million rubles compensation in the Yves Rocher case.

2015: Alexei and Oleg Navalny Receive "Prize of the Platform of European Memory and Conscience 2015"

In 2015, Alexei and Oleg Navalny were awarded the "Prize of the Platform of European Memory and Conscience 2015" in recognition of their courage, struggle, and sacrifices for upholding democratic values in Russia.

February 2016: ECHR Ruling on Fair Trial Violation

On February 23, 2016, the European Court of Human Rights ruled that Russia had violated Alexei Navalny's right to a fair trial and ordered the government to pay him 56,000 euros in legal costs and damages.

September 2016: State Duma elections scheduled

The State Duma elections were scheduled for September 2016.

November 2016: Supreme Court Overturns 2013 Sentence

On November 16, 2016, Russia's Supreme Court overturned the 2013 sentence against Alexei Navalny, sending the verdict back to the Leninsky District Court in Kirov for review.

December 2016: Navalny announces presidential bid

In December 2016, specifically on December 13th, Alexei Navalny announced his entry into the presidential race.

2016: Navalny Speaks Out Against Russian Intervention in Syrian Civil War

In 2016, Navalny opposed Russia's intervention in the Syrian civil war, citing internal issues within Russia that needed attention. He argued against supporting Assad and warned that aligning with Shia Islamist groups could incite anger within Russia's Sunni Muslim community.

2016: Preparing for 2016 elections

Navalny stated on February 1 2015 that the party was preparing for the 2016 elections.

2016: Deemphasis on Past Statements on Immigration

Since 2016, Alexei Navalny began to deemphasize his past statements on immigration, signaling a shift in his public stance on the issue.

February 2017: Navalny re-sentenced in Kirovles case; presidential campaign proceeds

On February 8, 2017, the Leninsky district court of Kirov repeated its 2013 sentence in the Kirovles case. Navalny announced his presidential campaign would proceed independently of court decisions.

February 2017: Reiteration of 2013 Sentence

On February 8, 2017, the Leninsky district court of Kirov repeated its sentence of 2013 and charged Alexei Navalny with a five-year suspended sentence. Navalny announced that he would pursue the annulment of the sentence.

March 2017: Publication of "He Is Not Dimon to You" and Anti-Corruption Rallies

In March 2017, Alexei Navalny published the investigation "He Is Not Dimon to You," accusing Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev of corruption. On March 26, Navalny organized anti-corruption rallies across Russia. On March 27, he was fined and jailed for organizing an illegal protest and resisting arrest.

April 2017: Levada Center Poll on Navalny's Recognition

In April 2017, a Levada Center survey showed that 55% of the Russian population recognized Navalny, and of those, 4% would "definitely" vote for him in the presidential election.

April 2017: Navalny attacked with Zelyonka

On April 27, 2017, Navalny was attacked with brilliant green dye (Zelyonka), possibly mixed with other chemicals, outside his office, resulting in a chemical burn to his right eye and reportedly causing 80 percent vision loss.

June 2017: Navalny Included in Time's List of Most Influential People on the Internet

In June 2017, Navalny was included in Time's list of the World's 25 Most Influential People on the Internet.

July 2017: Navalny released from jail after 25 days

On July 27, 2017, Navalny was released from jail after serving 25 days of a 30-day sentence for organizing illegal protests in Moscow.

September 2017: Human Rights Watch accuses Russian police of interference

In September 2017, Human Rights Watch accused Russian police of systematic interference with Navalny's presidential campaign. On September 21, the Council of Europe invited Russian authorities to erase the prohibition on Navalny's standing for election.

October 2017: Navalny sentenced to 20 days in jail

In October 2017, specifically on October 2nd, Navalny was sentenced to 20 days in jail for calling for participation in protests without state approval.

October 2017: ECHR Ruling on Fraud and Money Laundering Conviction

On October 17, 2017, the European Court of Human Rights ruled that Alexei Navalny's conviction for fraud and money laundering "was based on an unforeseeable application of criminal law and that the proceedings were arbitrary and unfair".

December 2017: Navalny Named "Politician of the Year 2017" by Vedomosti

In December 2017, Navalny was named "Politician of the Year 2017" by Vedomosti.

December 2017: Navalny barred from running for president

In December 2017, Russia's Central Electoral Commission barred Navalny from running for president in 2018 due to his corruption conviction. Navalny called for a boycott of the election.

2017: Renewed Call for Recognition of Transnistria's Independence

In 2017, Alexei Navalny reiterated his earlier stance from 2008, asserting that Russia should recognize the independence of Moldova's breakaway region of Transnistria.

2017: Support for Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage

In 2017, Leonid Volkov, Alexei Navalny's chief of staff, announced that Navalny's team supported the legalization of same-sex marriage, signaling a progressive stance on LGBTQ+ rights.

January 2018: Imprisonment for Staging Protests

In January 2018, Alexei Navalny was imprisoned for staging protests.

January 2018: Navalny leads protests and is arrested

On January 28, 2018, Navalny led protests urging a boycott of the presidential election and was arrested on the same day.

February 2018: Government accuses Navalny of assaulting an officer

On February 5, 2018, the government accused Navalny of assaulting an officer during the January protests.

August 2018: Allegations Against Viktor Zolotov

In August 2018, Alexei Navalny alleged that Viktor Zolotov stole at least US$29 million from procurement contracts for the National Guard of Russia.

September 2018: Navalny arrested and jailed again after release

Immediately after being released from jail on September 25, 2018, Alexei Navalny was arrested, convicted for organising illegal demonstrations and sentenced to another 20 days in jail.

November 2018: Grand Chamber Upholds ECHR Decision

On November 15, 2018, the Grand Chamber upheld the decision of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) regarding Alexei Navalny's conviction.

2018: Most viable contender to Putin in the 2018 election

According to Freedom House and The Economist, Navalny was the most viable contender to Vladimir Putin in the 2018 election.

2018: Barred from running in the presidential election

In 2018, Alexei Navalny was barred from running in the presidential election.

2018: Criticism of Putin After Orthodox Church of Ukraine Establishment

In 2018, after the establishment of the autonomous Orthodox Church of Ukraine, Alexei Navalny criticized Putin, stating that "What took centuries to create has been destroyed by Putin and his idiots in four years ... Putin is the enemy of the Russian World."

2018: Russia's Central Electoral Commission barred Navalny from running for president in 2018

In December 2017, Russia's Central Electoral Commission barred Navalny from running for president in 2018 due to his corruption conviction.

April 2019: Moskovsky Shkolnik files lawsuit against Navalny

In April 2019, Moskovsky Shkolnik, a company linked to Yevgeny Prigozhin, filed a lawsuit against Navalny after he alleged the company supplied poor quality food to schools causing a dysentery outbreak.

July 2019: Arrest and Hospitalization

In July 2019, Alexei Navalny was arrested for ten days, and then immediately for 30 days, related to supporting independent candidates in the Moscow City Duma election. On the evening of July 28, he was hospitalized with severe damage to his eyes and skin, with an initial diagnosis of an "allergy" that was disputed. On July 29, he was discharged and taken back to prison, despite objections from his personal physician. Supporters and journalists near the hospital were attacked by the police.

August 2019: Assassination of Zelimkhan Khangoshvili

In August 2019 in Berlin's Tiergarten Park, Vadim Krasikov assassinated Zelimkhan Khangoshvili, a Georgian national and ethnic Chechen who opposed with violence Putin's regime.

September 2019: Navalny's Daughter Begins Studies at Stanford University

In September 2019, Navalny's daughter, Dasha, began her undergraduate studies at Stanford University.

2019: Navalny Named "Politician of the Year 2019"

In 2019, Navalny was named "Politician of the Year 2019" by readers of Vedomosti.

April 2020: Yandex artificially places negative commentary about Navalny in search results

In April 2020, Yandex search engine started artificially placing negative commentary about Navalny on the top positions in its search results for his name. Yandex declared this was part of an "experiment" and returned to presenting organic search results.

June 2020: Support for Black Lives Matter Protests

In June 2020, Alexei Navalny publicly voiced his support for the Black Lives Matter protests against racism, aligning himself with the global movement.

June 2020: Slander charges launched against Navalny

In June 2020, slander charges were launched against Navalny for defaming a World War II veteran who participated in a promotional video. Navalny called the case politically motivated.

August 2020: Poisoning with Novichok nerve agent

In August 2020, Alexei Navalny was hospitalized after being severely poisoned with a Novichok nerve agent and was medically evacuated to Berlin.

August 2020: Increase in Trust for Navalny in Poll

In August 2020, a Levada Center poll indicated that 4% of respondents trusted Navalny the most (out of a list of politicians), an increase from 2% the previous month, marking a shift in public perception.

August 2020: Navalny falls ill during flight from Tomsk to Moscow

On August 20, 2020, Navalny fell ill during a flight from Tomsk to Moscow and was hospitalized in Omsk after an emergency landing. His condition changed suddenly, and he was later found to have been poisoned.

September 2020: Public Opinion Poll on Navalny's Activities

In September 2020, a Levada Center poll revealed that 20% of Russians approved of Navalny's activities, 50% disapproved, and 18% had never heard of him. Among those who recognized him, opinions varied from respect and sympathy to neutrality, dislike, or being unable to say anything good or bad.

December 2020: Laws passed giving the constitution precedence over international rulings

In December 2020, a series of laws were also passed and signed that gave the constitution precedence over rulings made by international bodies as well international treaties.

December 2020: Navalny releases video impersonating security official

On December 21, 2020, Navalny released a video where he impersonated a Russian security official and spoke with Konstantin Kudryavtsev, a chemical weapons expert. The call revealed that the poison had been placed on Navalny's clothing.

January 2021: Return to Russia and Detention

In January 2021, Alexei Navalny returned to Russia and was immediately detained for allegedly violating parole conditions while he was hospitalized in Germany.

January 2021: Bellingcat links Navalny's tracking unit to other deaths

In January 2021, Bellingcat, The Insider and Der Spiegel linked the unit that tracked Navalny to other deaths, including activists Timur Kuashev in 2014 and Ruslan Magomedragimov in 2015, and politician Nikita Isayev in 2019.

January 2021: Navalny returns to Russia and is immediately detained

On January 17, 2021, Navalny flew back to Russia from Germany and was detained at passport control upon arrival at Sheremetyevo International Airport. The FSIN confirmed his detention for violating probation terms.

January 2021: Navalny Arrested Upon Return to Russia

On January 17, 2021, Navalny was arrested upon his return to Russia after receiving medical treatment in Germany for a poisoning attempt.

January 2021: Court orders Navalny's detention and investigation accusing Putin of corruption is published

On January 18, 2021, a court ordered the detention of Navalny until February 15 for violating his parole. The next day, an investigation by Navalny and the FBK accusing President Vladimir Putin of corruption was published.

January 2021: Publication of Investigation into Putin's Estate

On January 19, 2021, two days after his detention, Alexei Navalny and the FBK published an investigation accusing President Vladimir Putin of using fraudulently obtained funds to build a massive estate near Gelendzhik, alleging it cost over 100 billion rubles ($1.35 billion) to construct.

January 2021: Navalny's lawyers apply to the ECHR for an "interim measure" for his release

On January 20, 2021, Navalny's lawyers applied to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) for an "interim measure" for his release following his detention.

February 2021: Navalny Awarded Boris Nemtsov Prize for Courage

Following Navalny's imprisonment in February 2021, the Boris Nemtsov Foundation for Freedom awarded Navalny the Boris Nemtsov Prize for Courage.

February 2021: Amnesty International briefly revokes Navalny's "prisoner of conscience" designation

In February 2021, Amnesty International briefly revoked Navalny's designation as a prisoner of conscience due to complaints about xenophobic comments. They reversed this decision in May of the same year.

February 2021: European Court of Human Rights rules Russia must release Navalny immediately

On February 16, 2021, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled that the Russian government should release Navalny immediately, citing risks to his life. However, Russian officials indicated they would not comply.

February 2021: Navalny's suspended sentence replaced with prison sentence

On February 2, 2021, a Moscow court replaced Navalny's suspended sentence with a prison sentence. The verdict was condemned internationally, and protests in Russia were met with a harsh police crackdown.

February 2021: Navalny reported to have arrived at Pokrov correctional colony

On February 28, 2021, Navalny was reported to have arrived at the Pokrov correctional colony in Vladimir Oblast, a prison where Dmitry Demushkin and Konstantin Kotov were also jailed.

March 2021: Navalny accuses authorities of torture

In March 2021, Navalny accused authorities of torture by depriving him of sleep and denying him proper medical treatment, leading him to announce a hunger strike on March 31, 2021.

March 2021: EU and US impose sanctions on Russian officials in response to Navalny's poisoning and imprisonment

In early March 2021, the European Union and the United States imposed sanctions on senior Russian officials in response to Navalny's poisoning and imprisonment.

April 2021: Moscow Prosecutor Orders Navalny's Network to Cease Activities

In April 2021, Moscow's prosecutor office ordered Navalny's network of regional offices, including those of the FBK, to cease its activities, pending a court ruling on whether to designate them as extremist organizations. Volkov explained that it would limit many of the group's activities. The move was condemned by Germany and Amnesty International, who stated the objective was to raze Alexei Navalny's movement while he was in prison.

April 2021: Moscow Prosecutor Requests Designation of Navalny's Organizations as Extremist

In April 2021, the Moscow prosecutor office requested the Moscow City Court to designate organizations linked to Navalny, including the Anti-Corruption Foundation and his headquarters, as extremist organizations, claiming they destabilized the socio-political situation. In response, Navalny's aide, Leonid Volkov, stated that Putin had announced full-scale mass political repression in Russia.

April 2021: Report claims Navalny in immediate need of medical attention

On April 17, 2021, it was reported that Navalny was in immediate need of medical attention. Doctors asked prison officials to grant them access, stating "our patient can die any minute".

April 2021: Navalny moved to hospital for convicts

On April 19, 2021, Navalny was moved from prison to a hospital for convicts. On April 23, 2021, Navalny announced he was ending his hunger strike.

April 2021: Navalny's Team Announces Dissolution of Political Network

On April 29, 2021, Navalny's team announced that the political network would be dissolved, in advance of a court ruling in May expected to designate it as extremist. Volkov stated the headquarters would be transformed into independent political organizations. On the same day, a new criminal case was opened against Navalny for allegedly setting up a non-profit organization that infringed on the rights of citizens.

April 2021: Doctors arrested while attempting to visit Navalny

On April 6, 2021, six doctors, including Navalny's personal physician, Anastasia Vasilyeva, were arrested outside the prison when they attempted to visit Navalny as his health deteriorated.

May 2021: Navalny Listed as Prisoner of Conscience by Amnesty International

In May 2021, Amnesty International (AI) listed Navalny as a prisoner of conscience, stating that his incarceration was primarily due to his political beliefs.

June 2021: Newspapers still being censored

As of June 2021, Navalny's newspapers were still being censored as articles were cut out.

June 2021: Navalny's Daughter Accepts Moral Courage Award on His Behalf

On June 8, 2021, Navalny's daughter accepted the Moral Courage Award at the Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy on behalf of her father, dedicating it to political prisoners.

June 2021: Navalny's Political Network Designated as Extremist Organizations

On June 9, 2021, Navalny's political network, including his headquarters and the FBK, were designated as extremist organizations and liquidated by the Moscow City Court. The court upheld the administrative claim of the prosecutor of Moscow city Denis Popov and decided to recognize the Anti-Corruption Foundation as an extremist organization, to liquidate it and to confiscate its assets.

August 2021: Court Upholds Decision to Designate Navalny's Organizations as Extremist

On August 4, 2021, the First Court of Appeal of General Jurisdiction in Moscow upheld the decision of the lower court, designating Navalny's organizations as extremist. The case hearing was held in camera, and Navalny was not a party to the proceedings. The prosecutor stated that the defendants were extremist organizations because they wanted a change of power in Russia.

September 2021: Navalny Awarded Knight of Freedom Award

In September 2021, Alexei Navalny was awarded the Knight of Freedom Award by the Casimir Pulaski Foundation.

September 2021: Navalny Included in Time's List of 100 Most Influential People

In September 2021, Alexei Navalny was included in Time's list of the 100 most influential people, marking his second appearance on the list, having previously been included in 2012.

October 2021: Navalny Receives Sakharov Prize

In October 2021, Alexei Navalny received the Sakharov Prize, the European Parliament's annual human rights prize, recognizing his fight against corruption within Vladimir Putin's regime.

October 2021: Navalny Designated as "Terrorist" and "Extremist" by Prison Commission

In October 2021, Navalny stated that the Russian prison commission designated him as a "terrorist" and "extremist", but he was no longer regarded as a flight risk.

December 2021: Cassational Appeal Filed

On December 28, 2021, the Anti-Corruption Foundation, the Citizens' Rights Protection Foundation and 18 individuals, including Alexei Navalny, filed a cassational appeal with the Second Court of Cassation of General Jurisdiction.

2021: Navalny Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

In 2021, Alexei Navalny was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by multiple Norwegian members of parliament.

January 2022: Russia Adds Navalny to "Terrorists and Extremists" List

In January 2022, Russia added Alexei Navalny and his aides to the "terrorists and extremists" list.

February 2022: Comparison of Recognition of Separatist Republics to Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan

In February 2022, Alexei Navalny compared Russia's recognition of the Donetsk People's Republic and the Luhansk People's Republic to the Soviet Union's deployment of troops to Afghanistan in 1979, both viewed as distractions from genuine problems.

February 2022: Navalny Faces New Trial on Fraud and Contempt of Court Charges

In February 2022, Alexei Navalny faced an additional 10 to 15 years in prison in a new trial on fraud and contempt of court charges. The charges alleged that he stole $4.7m of donations and insulted a judge. Amnesty International called the charges "arbitrary" and "politically motivated".

February 2022: Witness Refuses to Testify Against Navalny; Navalny Condemns Invasion of Ukraine

On February 21, 2022, a prosecution witness refused to testify against Navalny in the trial. On February 24, 2022, Navalny condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine and asked the court to include his statement in the trial's protocol, calling the war a distraction.

March 2022: Sentenced to additional nine years in prison

In March 2022, Alexei Navalny was sentenced to an additional nine years in prison after being found guilty of embezzlement and contempt of court in a trial described as a sham by Amnesty International.

March 2022: Call for Daily Protests Against Invasion of Ukraine

On March 2, 2022, Alexei Navalny urged Russian citizens to stage daily protests against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, encouraging them not to be "cowards" and to stand against what he called "our insane tsar".

March 2022: Navalny Found Guilty, Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison

On March 22, 2022, Navalny was found guilty of contempt of court and embezzlement and given a 9-year sentence in a maximum-security prison, as well as ordered to pay a fine of 1.2 million rubles. Amnesty International described the trial as a "sham".

March 2022: Court Rejects Appeals, Upholds Judgements

On March 25, 2022, the Second Court of Cassation rejected all the appeals and upheld the judgements of the lower courts regarding the designation of Navalny's organizations as extremist.

April 2022: Condemnation of War Crimes and Russian State Media

In April 2022, Alexei Navalny condemned the war crimes in Ukraine and criticized the "monstrosity of lies" in the Russian state media, calling for "warmongers" among media personalities to be treated as war criminals.

May 2022: Navalny's Appeal Against Sentence Begins, Judgement Upheld

On May 17, 2022, Navalny opened an appeal process against the sentence. On May 24, the Moscow City Court upheld the judgement of the court of first instance.

May 2022: Navalny Officially Notified About New Extremism Charges

On May 31, 2022, Navalny was officially notified about new charges of extremism brought against him, in which he was facing up to an additional 15 years in prison.

June 2022: Navalny Transferred to Maximum Security Prison

In mid-June 2022, Navalny was transferred to the maximum security prison IK-6 in Melekhovo, Vladimir Oblast.

June 2022: Navalny Loses Appeal on "Extremist" and "Terrorist" Designation

On June 28, 2022, Navalny lost his appeal regarding his designation as "extremist" and "terrorist".

July 2022: Navalny Announces Relaunch of Anti-Corruption Foundation as International Organization

On July 11, 2022, Navalny announced the relaunch of his Anti-Corruption Foundation as an international organization. Navalny also stated that the first contribution to Anti-Corruption Foundation International would be the Sakharov Prize ($50,000) that was awarded to him.

September 2022: Navalny Placed in Solitary Confinement

On September 7, 2022, Navalny said he had been placed in solitary confinement for the fourth time in just over a month. On September 8, 2022, he said his attorney-client privilege was revoked with prison authorities accusing him of continuing to commit crimes from prison.

October 2022: Navalny's Allies Relaunch Regional Political Network

On October 4, 2022, allies of Navalny said they were relaunching his regional political network to fight the mobilization and war.

November 2022: Navalny States He Is Now In Permanent Solitary Confinement

On November 17, 2022, Navalny stated that he was now in permanent solitary confinement. Infractions included not buttoning his collar, not cleaning the prison yard well enough, and that he addressed a prison official by his military rank rather than his patronymic.

2022: Willingness to Fill Jails to Prevent War

In 2022, Alexei Navalny stated that he and his supporters were willing to fill up jails and police vans to prevent war, emphasizing that everything has a price and that this was the time to pay it.

2022: Navalny Awarded U.S. Prize For Civil Courage

In 2022, Alexei Navalny was awarded the U.S. Prize For Civil Courage.

January 2023: Doctors Demand End to Abuse of Navalny; Navalny Transferred to Isolated Punishment Cell

On January 10, 2023, over 400 doctors in Russia signed an open letter to president Putin demanding that prison authorities "stop abusing" Navalny. Less than a month later, Navalny was transferred to an isolated punishment cell for the maximum term of six months.

February 2023: Navalny Condemns Putin's Actions in Ukraine

In February 2023, Alexei Navalny condemned Vladimir Putin for "destroying" Russia's future by occupying Ukraine. He insisted Russia should recognize Ukraine's 1991 borders, pay post-war reparations, and support an international war crimes investigation.

August 2023: Sentenced to 19 years on extremism charges

In August 2023, Alexei Navalny received another sentence of 19 years on extremism charges.

August 2023: Navalny Sentenced to Additional 19 Years in Prison

On August 4, 2023, Navalny was sentenced to an additional 19 years in a "special regime" colony on charges including publicly inciting extremist activity, financing extremist activity, and "rehabilitating Nazi ideology." Navalny expected a "Stalinist" sentence and called on supporters to fight against corruption.

October 2023: Arrest of Navalny's Lawyers

On October 13, 2023, Igor Sergunin, Alexei Liptser and Vadim Kobzev, three of Navalny's lawyers, were arrested and charged with "participation in an extremist community" for passing on his messages. The punishment for this crime is up to 6 years in prison.

October 2023: Navalny's Lawyers Detained on Extremism Charges

On October 13, 2023, three of Navalny's lawyers were detained on charges about participating in an "extremist group". Navalny commented that "Just like in Soviet times, not only political activists are being prosecuted and turned into political prisoners, but their lawyers, too".

December 2023: Disappearance and Re-emergence in Arctic Circle Colony

In December 2023, Alexei Navalny went missing from prison for almost three weeks, before re-emerging in an Arctic Circle corrective colony in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug.

December 2023: Navalny's Whereabouts Unknown After Being Removed From Penal Colony

On December 11, 2023, Navalny's aides revealed they had not had any contact with Navalny for six days. He was removed from the penal colony where he had been imprisoned and his current whereabouts were not known. On December 25, 2023, he was discovered to be in the IK-3 "special regime" colony.

2023: Navalny Documentary Wins Best Documentary Awards

In 2023, the documentary film about Alexei Navalny, titled "Navalny" and directed by Daniel Roher, won Best Documentary at the 76th British Academy Film Awards and Best Documentary Feature at the 95th Academy Awards.

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February 2024: Alexei Navalny's Death

In February 2024, Alexei Anatolyevich Navalny died. He was a Russian opposition leader, anti-corruption activist and political prisoner at the time of his death.

February 2024: Navalny calls for anti-Putin protest during 2024 Russian election

In February 2024, Navalny and his allies urged supporters to protest against President Vladimir Putin and the invasion of Ukraine. They suggested voting against Putin simultaneously during the third day of the 2024 Russian presidential election.

February 2024: Navalny's Death in Prison and Subsequent Events

On February 16, 2024, Alexei Navalny died in prison. His spokeswoman confirmed his death the following day and demanded his body be returned to his family. On February 27, 2024, Vasily Dubkov, a lawyer for Navalny, was briefly detained in Moscow for "violating public order".

February 2024: Death of Alexei Navalny

On February 16, 2024, the Federal Penitentiary Service announced that Navalny had died in prison in Yamalo-Nenets in Western Siberia. His death was confirmed the following day. His body was returned to his mother on 24 February 2024.

May 2024: Reported Exchange Negotiations Involving Navalny and Evan Gershkovich

On May 24, 2024, it was reported that Navalny and Evan Gershkovich had in early 2024 almost been exchanged for Vadim Krasikov, the assassin of Zelimkhan Khangoshvili in August 2019.

October 2024: Publication of "Patriot" memoir

In October 2024, Alexei Navalny's memoir "Patriot", which he began writing in Germany after being poisoned, was published posthumously. His wife, Yulia Navalnaya, launched the book, which Navalny described as evolving from an "intriguing thriller" about his poisoning to more of a "prison diary."

2024: Reported Death and Subsequent Protests

In 2024, the Russian prison service reported that Alexei Navalny had died, sparking protests in Russia and other countries, alongside accusations against Putin's government.

2036: Potential End of Putin's Extended Term

In 2036, under the constitutional amendments that Navalny campaigned against, President Putin's potential extended term in office would end, assuming he serves the maximum two additional terms allowed by the reforms.

December 2038: Expected Release Date Following Sentencing

Following his sentencing to an additional 19 years in prison in August 2023, Navalny's lawyers indicated that he would have been released in December 2038.