History hands Navalny’s widow a leading role

Not every spouse has dynastic potential, but in this case the stars might align

Rare is the successful person who appreciates that circumstances helped their elevation. Top skills and a strong work ethic are important to be sure, but whereas many possess those, a select few among them are rightly positioned when the hand of history reaches out to offer a speaking part. So it may be with Yulia Navalnaya.