Paris to Rename Avenue Near Russian Embassy After Alexei Navalny

The Paris City Council honors the late Kremlin critic on the anniversary of his death, bypassing traditional naming rules.

The Paris City Council voted unanimously to rename part of Avenue de Pologne in the 16th arrondissement as 'Avenue Alexei Navalny.'
The decision commemorates Navalny's resistance to Vladimir Putin's regime, marking one year since his death in a Russian prison on February 16, 2024.
The 16th arrondissement was chosen for its historical connection to the Russian diaspora and its proximity to the Russian embassy.
Paris made an exception to its five-year rule for naming public spaces, citing Navalny's significant contributions and legacy.
Yulia Navalnaya, Navalny's widow, spoke at the Munich Security Conference, reiterating her criticism of Putin and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.