What makes a martyr? Alexei Navalny shines a light on Vladimir Putin's evil tyranny.

Before it is too late, we must not let the same fate befall other Russian dissidents.

Throughout history, true revolutionaries, freedom fighters and religious prophets have understood a lesson about human nature: When facing an entrenched, despotic and ruthless regime, the powerless can nonetheless overthrow the powerful, but only if they are willing to selflessly risk death while always holding firm to their truth.

For this ancient formula to work, the hero cannot overtly seek death, nor must he glorify it. He must only strive to live according to his principles of righteousness. When the ultimate sacrifice is finally exacted, the hero’s death bears witness to the truth and righteousness of his cause…