Alexei Navalnys mother comforted by mourners at sons grave

The mother of Alexei Navalny was hugged and comforted by her son’s supporters at his grave in Moscow on Saturday (2 March). Navalny’s mother, Lyudmila, who spent over a week in Russia’s Arctic north to retrieve his body, attended the funeral ceremony the day before. Ms Navalnya was approached by mourners who hugged her and said “thank you” to her as she left the church with her husband. Navalny’s wife Yulia, his son, Zakhar, and daughter, Dash, did not attend the service over safety concerns. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, dail