Who is Yulia Navalnaya?

Yulia Navalnaya, born Yulia Borisovna Abrosimova is a prominent figure known for her role in the Russian opposition movement. She gained widespread recognition as the wife of Alexei Navalny. Navalnaya has been described as the “First Lady” of the Russian opposition due to her active involvement in supporting her husband’s activism. Navalnaya’s upbringing was in Moscow, where she was raised by her parents, including her scientist father and mother, who worked for the Ministry of Light Industry. She pursued her education at the Plekhanov Russian Economic Academy, specializing in International Economic Relations.