Before he ‘died’ in prison at age 47, the Russian opposition leader wrote a memoir describing his life as Putin’s fiercest critic, detailing the attempts on his life and, finally, his imprisonment in a brutal prison.
Titled “Patriot,” the memoir will be published in the US by Knopf on Oct. 22, with a simultaneous release in multiple countries.
His widow, Yulia Navalnaya, made the announcement in a statement, saying that his book could galvanize his followers.
“This book is a testament not only to Aleksei’s life, but to his unwavering commitment to the fight against dictatorship — a fight he gave everything for, including his life,” Navalnaya said. “Through its pages, readers will come to know the man I loved deeply — a man of profound integrity and unyielding courage. Sharing his story will not only honor his memory but also inspire others to stand up for what is right and to never lose sight of the values that truly matter.”