Over the weekend news of the death of Alexei Navalny, Russia's top opposition leader and President Vladimir Putin's greatest enemy, made headlines all around the world.  

Who was Alexei Navalny? Why are world leaders blaming Putin for his death? And will this have any impact on the upcoming Russian election? 

In this episode of The Quicky, we take a look at the life and death of Putin's greatest enemy; from poisoning to protests and his time in prison. 

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CREDITS 

Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

William Partlett - Associate Professor at Melbourne Law School. He writes and teaches in the field of public law and is an expert in Russian and East European studies. 

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Kally Borg

Audio Producer: Thom Lion