Dmitry Safronov is suspended from leading services and ordered to serve three years of ‘penance’
Flowers, candles and photos of Alexei Navalny left in front of the Russian embassy in Berlin after news of his death in February.Flowers, candles and photos of Alexei Navalny left in front of the Russian embassy in Berlin after news of his death in February.has been suspended from leading services and ordered to serve three years of “penance”, as persecution of people associated with Navalny has continued even after his death.
No formal reason was given for the punishment. Safronov could not immediately be reached for comment. Russia has continued to punish supporters of Navalny. Hundreds were arrested at impromptu vigils in cities across Russia in the days after his death.
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