Russians Mourn Wagner Chief Prigozhin as Patriotic Hero 40 Days After His Mysterious Death

Supporters mourn Prigozhin at memorials 40 days after his death, praising him as a patriotic hero.
Prigozhin was killed in a mysterious plane crash along with other top Wagner figures.
His mutiny against Putin posed a major challenge to the president's rule.
Putin initially condemned Prigozhin's rebellion but later negotiated with him.
State TV remained silent on Prigozhin while some Russians respected him as a leader.

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