The Alexei Navalny Prize
This award celebrates those whose ideas and actions are changing Russia for the better
2025 Navalny Prize Winner:
www.zaodno.orgZaodno — “Together” — supports people in Russia who are targeted for their political beliefs.
The platform provides direct assistance to individuals facing politically motivated charges — covering legal fees, fines, and basic support for families left without a means to live.
The project partners with around thirty human rights organisations and is designed to deliver secure, case-by-case aid — safely, even from within Russia.
Zaodno was launched in April 2022, just weeks after the full-scale invasion, as political repression sharply escalated.
Since then, it has helped more than 1,000 people, thanks to contributions from over 50,000 donors.
Great change begins with small, purposeful steps
The prize takes the shape of a cube — a tribute to the iconic campaign cubes used in Navalny’s election efforts. These simple structures became a powerful symbol of grassroots activism. Through Alexei’s leadership, a vast volunteer network emerged, with dozens of campaign offices and rallies held across the country. His efforts inspired hundreds of thousands to engage in politics for the first time.
All who fight for a free and peaceful Russia are continuing Navalny’s legacy
Created in his memory, the prize honours those who take responsibility for Russia’s future and help society move forward.
It is more than a recognition of past achievements — it is a call to action. The Alexei Navalny Prize serves as a powerful reminder that each of us can be part of the change.
Photo by Evgeny FeldmanIn honour of a man who gave his life for the truth
Alexei Navalny, the leader of the Russian opposition, inspired millions with his courage and ideas
In 2024, Putin killed Navalny. But millions remain — people who, thanks to Alexei, found their way into politics, learned to unite, to stand up for their rights, and to support one another. People who, even in the darkest times, refuse to stay silent. This prize is for them.
Choosing the laureate
The winner of the prize is chosen by Alexei Navalny’s close family: his wife Yulia, his daughter Dasha, and his brother Oleg. The prize can be awarded to either individuals or entire initiatives.
Each year, one laureate is selected to receive €10,000 and a commemorative statuette. In 2025, the laureate was announced on 4 June — Alexei Navalny’s birthday — and the award was set to be presented at the Navalny memorial concert in Berlin on 28 June.
The Navalny Prize: A Collective Act of Hope
Every project led by Alexei Navalny was made possible through private donations — a powerful testament to their value to society. The prize that carries his name is no different.
If you believe in supporting those working to change Russia, you can contribute to the prize fund. The standard award is €10,000, but if we raise more, the prize sum will be adjusted accordingly.
All funds raised will go toward organising the prize and awarding the laureate.
