The designation prevents people associated with the groups from running for public office and exposes them to lengthy prison sentences.
By outlawing the groups founded by the Russian opposition leader, the court barred their members from running for parliament in the September election. If prosecuted and convicted, members could also face jail time. In light of Navalny's own imprisonment, the court's move was largely seen as an effort to silence Putin's critics.
Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation was founded in 2011 and carried out high-profile investigations into alleged corruption among some of Russia's elite, including Putin. A viral exposé of Putin's seaside palace fueled nationwide rallies, according toIn January, Navalny returned to Russia to face a court after a near-fatal poisoning that he believes was the work of the Kremlin.
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