It’s likely that many people will gather tomorrow outside Moscow city court that will decide whether the Russian opposition leader, Alexey Navalny, goes to prison, and if there is a harsh ruling, it may spark even more protests.
https://www.hrw.org/news/2021/02/01/russian-authorities-treatment-navalny-escalating-protests @hrw

Navalny’s imprisonment would not only enrage his supporters but others who may not support his policies triggered by the sheer magnitude of the injustice against him.
It seems as though Russian authorities are inept at any response other than to brutally suppress peaceful protest

If Russian authorities continue on this path, we could witness an ever-escalating cycle of police violence, detentions, and prosecutions that further fuel public frustration and protest.

It is never too late to break this vicious cycle if Russian authorities honor their human rights obligations and constructively engage with people who have legitimate grievances.