Kremlin “covering up” Navalny’s death

Alexei Navalny’s allies have accused the Russian authorities of trying to hide evidence, as investigators say the official probe has been extended and that the cause of death remains unknown


Feb 16: Navalny dies at IK-3 penal colony near village of Kharp

Arctic Circle
YAMALO-NENETS REGION
RUSSIA 
Moscow
400km 250 miles


Alexei Navalny: Prison authorities say he suffered “sudden death syndrome”. Allies believe he was murdered on orders of President Vladimir Putin


Salekhard: Navalny’s mother, Lyudmila Navalnaya, 69, and lawyers have been denied access to morgue where body is believed to be kept


50m 165ft
IK-3 penal colony: Nicknamed “Polar Wolf”, temperatures in winter can plummet to -30°C. Known for culture of collective punishment


Kharp 
Obskoi 
Labytnangi
Ob River
Salekhard
10km 6 miles

Yulia Navalnaya: Navalny’s widow vows to continue his work to fight for “a free Russia”


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