Prison Diaries: An Excerpt from Alexei Navalny’s Memoir, “Patriot”
Prison Diaries: An Excerpt from Alexei Navalny’s Memoir, “Patriot”
An excerpt from Alexei Navalny's memoir, 'Patriot,' which he began writing after being poisoned with Novichok in 2020. The excerpts are diary entries from 2022 to 2024, written from various Russian prisons, including the 'special regime' colony 'Polar Wolf.' Navalny reflects on his imprisonment, his political convictions, the nature of the Putin regime, and his unwavering hope for a democratic Russia. He shares personal anecdotes, details of his harsh prison life, and messages of courage to his supporters.
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"Economic collapse and impoverishment await us most likely. But it is far from obvious that the regime will come crashing down in such a way that its falling debris breaks open the doors of its prisons."
navalny proves to be a very self aware realist. his description of his "prison zen" is raw, brutal and honest.
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