Overview

• The Pet Shop Boys have released “Hymn (In memoriam Alexei Navalny)” in three versions, including a five-minute dance mix that weaves in quotes from Navalny’s prison letters and autobiography.
• The duo will headline the “This Is Navalny” memorial event at Berlin’s Uber Eats Music Hall on June 28 with a 40-minute set.
• The lineup features Russian artists such as the electro duo Aigel and singer Grechka, along with a screening of the Oscar-winning documentary “Navalny” and a book signing.
• A live conversation with Navalny’s widow, human rights activist Yulia Navalnaya, is scheduled to offer personal reflections on his legacy.
• All proceeds from the event will benefit the You Are Not Alone Foundation, which provides aid to politically imprisoned individuals in Russia and their families.