Is Alexei Navalny A-List?

Online Activism Begins

Navalny starts a blog exposing corruption in Russian companies, gaining early attention online.

Anti-Corruption Foundation Founded

Founds the Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK), which becomes a major force in investigating and publicizing corruption.

Moscow Mayoral Run

Runs for mayor of Moscow, receiving a significant percentage of the vote and establishing himself as a leading opposition figure.

Presidential Campaign Disqualified

Is barred from running in the presidential election due to a controversial conviction.

Poisoning and Recovery

Is poisoned with a Novichok nerve agent. He recovers in Germany and returns to Russia.

Imprisonment Upon Return

Is immediately arrested upon returning to Russia and sentenced to prison on charges widely seen as politically motivated.

Death in Prison

Dies in prison. His death is widely condemned internationally.