Thousands gather for Alexei Navalny’s funeral in Moscow

In Russia, heartbreak and defiance on Friday as thousands gathered for the funeral of opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Navalny died at a Russian prison on Feb. 16. He was Russian President Vladimir Putin’s harshest critic. NBC’s Keir Simmons has the story. More local videos here: Subscribe to NEXT: Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Download the 9NEWS App: Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: 9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado.