Since Boris Nemtsov’s 2015 assassination, Russia under Putin has shifted from tolerating dissent to ruthlessly suppressing it. The recent death of Alexei Navalny in prison sparked protests met with police crackdowns. Political opponents, rights groups, LGBTQ+ activists, and religious affiliations face repression. Nearly 680 political prisoners and over 1,100 individuals on politically motivated charges highlight the crackdown’s severity. Kremlin critics, including Navalny, endure lengthy imprisonments. New laws stifle anti-war sentiment, leading to arrests and trials. Independent media face censorship, while LGBTQ+ rights and religious freedoms are curtailed. Despite fear, protests continue, signaling defiance against Putin’s authoritarian regime.