Alexei Navalny and the future of Russia’s political opposition
20 September 2021, 5:30 pm–7:00 pm

This event is the first academic book launch for Navalny: Putin’s Nemesis, Russia’s Future?, co-authored by Jan Matti Dollbaum, Morvan Lallouet, and Ben Noble, and published by Hurst and Oxford University Press.
This event is free.
Event Information
Open to
- All
Availability
- Yes
Cost
- Free
Organiser
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SSEES
The authors will discuss the book with Professor Gulnaz Sharafutdinova, including insights on the 17–19 September elections to the State Duma and what the future looks like for the opposition in Russia.
Panel
Professor Gulnaz Sharafutdinova (King’s College London) – chair
Dr Jan Matti Dollbaum (University of Bremen)
Morvan Lallouet (University of Kent)
Dr Ben Noble (UCL SSEES)
Information on the book
Who is Alexei Navalny? Poisoned in August 2020 and transported to Germany for treatment, the politician returned to Russia in January 2021 in the full glare of the world media. His immediate detention at passport control set the stage for an explosive showdown with Vladimir Putin.
But Navalny means very different things to different people. To some, he is a democratic hero. To others, he is betraying the Motherland. To others still, he is a dangerous nationalist. This book explores the many dimensions of Navalny’s political life, from his pioneering anti-corruption investigations to his ideas and leadership of a political movement. It also looks at how his activities and the Kremlin’s strategies have shaped one another.
Navalny makes sense of this divisive character, revealing the contradictions of a man who is the second most important political figure in Russia—even when behind bars. In order to understand modern Russia, you need to understand Alexei Navalny.
Disclaimer: We have a limited number of in-person tickets.The event will take place on UCL campus, exact location TBC. Please wear a face covering, unless you are exempt. Should circumstances change, this event will be delivered fully online. Ticket holders will be notified in advance.
Use discount code NAVALNY25 for 25% off when ordering the book directly from Hurst
Use discount code ADISTA5 for 30% off when ordering the book directly from Oxford University Press
Image credit: This image was originally posted to Flickr by Michał Siergiejevicz at https://flickr.com/photos/141768113@N03/50143040498 It is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license.