Navalny remains upbeat as he reaches a remote Arctic prison after a challenging 20-day trek, describing the facility as a snow-covered outpost above the Arctic Circle.
Putin critic Navalny was found in an Arctic prison colony after weeks without contact. (PHOTO: WPDE)
According to The Sydney Morning Herald, Alexei Navalny, a critic of the Russian government, recently landed in a tough prison way up in the Arctic Circle, called the “Polar Wolf” colony. He shared that the 20-day journey a bit was exhausting, but he kept his spirits up, jokingly calling himself “Father Frost” and mentioning his new winter gear. This prison, known for its harsh conditions, was once part of the old Soviet system.
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Navalny, who had been out of touch for a while, reassured everyone through his lawyers that he was okay. He talked about seeing guards with big guns and guard dogs, taking a walk in a snowy yard next to his cell, and catching glimpses of the fence outside his window. His move to this remote place seems to be a way to keep him isolated, making it harder for his friends and lawyers to reach him.
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Despite facing serious charges he denies, Navalny says he’s in good spirits. He believes his imprisonment is because the Russian government sees him as a threat. On the other side, the government calls him a criminal, linking him and his supporters to the CIA, saying they want to create trouble in Russia. Navalny, known for returning to Russia after surviving a poisoning, wants everyone to know he’s fine and is trying to stay positive, even in these tough circumstances. The situation is still getting a lot of attention from around the world.
