As we’ve mentioned, cameras were not allowed to film the funeral service inside the church. However, people attending have obviously been able to take pictures of the proceedings.
One photo, widely circulated on social media, shows Navalny’s open casket.
This is commonplace in the Russian Orthodox tradition and means mourners can see and touch the face of the deceased.
In the picture, which is at the bottom of this post, Navalny is seen laying in his coffin, covered in red and white roses.
He is surrounded by people – including his mother, Lyudmila, and his father, Anatoliy – holding candles. An Orthodox priest stands nearby.
Copyright: Navalny team Telegram
