In Momentous Hearing For Navalny, Moments Of Absurdity – Analysis

By Mike Eckel*

(RFE/RL) -- Among the reasons Aleksei Navalny has drawn a wide following across Russia is the acerbic wit he has employed in video blogs and lively reports documenting alleged corruption at the highest levels.

It was on full display during the February 2 proceedings that ended with a judge ordering him to...