Following the tragic loss of Alexei Navalny and the approaching Russian presidential election seemingly set in stone, what are the hopes of Russia’s Gen Z? With the approaching Russian presidential election predetermined, what are the hopes of young Russians? Russia’s Gen Z has only known life under Vladimir Putin – they have grown up with his increasingly anti-Western, patriarchal and patriotic narratives. Polling shows that young Russians are currently the group most critical of Putin’s rule and the most dissatisfied with Russia’s political system. As dissent grows on social media, research also shows that most of Russia’s Gen Z is apolitical. With the upcoming presidential election seemingly predetermined and the opposition sidelined, what drives the activism of young Russians? Most importantly, how does the death of prominent opposition figure Alexey Navalny resonate with the generation he profoundly influenced? Presenter: Anelise Borges Guests: Apollinaria Oleinikova – Political Activist Yulia Zhivtsova – Political Activist and Teacher Anna – Political Activist and Student

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