PATRIOT

The powerful and moving memoir of a fearless political opposition leader who paid the ultimate price for his beliefs.

• WINNER OF THE OVERALL BOOK OF THE YEAR AND BEST NARRATIVE NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS 2024 **

‘Mind-blowing … one extraordinary read’ EMILY MAITLIS

‘The greatest political figure of his generation’ OBSERVER

‘Part memoir, part diary, a political manifesto, a darkly funny adieu’ BEN MACINTYRE

‘Patriot will be seen as a historic text’ ECONOMIST

Patriot is the exhilarating life story of one of the most fearless and inspiring figures of our time, who became a beacon to millions and the sole political threat to Vladimir Putin.

This is Alexei Navalny’s life in his own words- his Soviet childhood, political awakening, his marriage and beloved family, his total commitment to taking on a corrupt regime and his enduring love of Russia and its people. His 2020 poisoning by the Russian security services was a global news event. In 2024 he died in a brutal Siberian prison. He began writing Patriot whilst recovering from his poisoning; it ends with his prison diaries, seen here for the first time.

We witness the growth of his nationwide support. We see his many arrests and harassment and, in stunning detail, the attempt on his life. We understand why he felt he had to return to Russia. In prison, he shows a spirit and a sense of humour that cannot be crushed.

Patriot is as dramatic as its author’s life – passionate that good and freedom will prevail. It is Alexei Navalny’s final letter to the world, a rousing call to continue his work, an unforgettably positive account of a life that will inspire every reader.

‘A brave and brilliant book’ GUARDIAN

‘A worthy testament to Navalny’s courage, defiance and humour’ FINANCIAL TIMES

‘This book is a gospel’ VANITY FAIR

‘Inspiring, emboldening – a voice that will not be forgotten’ NEW YORKER

• WINNER OF THE WESTMINSTER BOOK AWARD FOR BEST BOOK BY A NON-PARLIAMENTARIAN **

• A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER * A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A WATERSTONES, NEW STATESMAN, FINANCIAL TIMES, ECONOMIST AND EVENING STANDARD BEST BOOK OF 2024 * ONE OF PRESIDENT OBAMA’S BEST BOOKS OF 2024 **

(Sunday Times and New York Times bestsellers, October 2024)

Author Biography

Alexei Navalny (Author)
ALEXEI NAVALNY was a Russian opposition leader, an anti-corruption campaigner, and political prisoner who won international recognition and respect. His many international honours included the Sakharov Prize, the European Parliament’s annual human rights prize. He died in 2024.