Opposition (Russia)

Opposition to President Vladimir Putin in Russia is a term that can be divided between the parliamentary opposition parties in the State Duma and the various non-systemic opposition organizations. While the former are largely viewed by political commentators and analysts as being more or less loyal to President Putin, the latter oppose his leadership and remain mostly unrepresented in government bodies. Major political parties considered to be part of the non-systemic opposition include Yabloko and the People's Freedom Party (also referred to as PARNAS), along with the unregistered Progress Party. Other notable opposition groups included the Russian Opposition Coordination Council (2012–13), Other Russia (2006–11), as well as various non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

Their supporters vary in political ideology, ranging from liberals and socialists to nationalists and monarchists, as well as apolitical individuals. They are mainly unified by their opposition to President Putin and the corruption in the government. Among the main problems noted by analysts is that the non-systemic opposition movements lack unity and capable leadership. Leading members of the opposition have become targets of violence, including assassinations and harassment, which they allege can be attributed to the government of Vladimir Putin. Opposition figures also claim that a number of laws have been passed and other have measures taken by Putin to prevent them from having any electoral success. Since the beginning of the Ukraine crisis, their detractors label the non-systemic opposition as being "fifth columnists" and unpatriotic.

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