What I Believe: Yulia Navalnaya

The activist, known for her unwavering fight for democracy and human rights, reflects on resilience, courage and the ongoing struggle against political oppression

In his famous essay ‘What I Believe’, E. M. Forster articulates a vision of life centred around love, connection, and human dignity, which each year inspires a special interview at Charleston Festival.

We ask: how do we decide what really matters and why? What shapes our beliefs and drives us to act? And how do we find meaning in the tangle of life?

In this special event, Oscar-nominated screenwriter William Nicholson will interview Russian activist Yulia Navalnaya, known for her unwavering fight for democracy and human rights. She will reflect on resilience, courage and the ongoing struggle against political oppression in Russia, following her husband Alexei Navalny’s imprisonment and murder.