Opposition to Vladimir Putin in Russia / Protesten tegen (regime van) Poetin
Opposition to the government of President Vladimir Putin in Russia, commonly referred to as the Russian opposition, 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 as being more or less loyal to the government and Putin, the latter oppose the government and are mostly unrepresented in government bodies. According to Russian NGO Levada Center, about 15% of the Russian population disapproved of Putin in the beginning of 2023. The “systemic opposition” is mainly composed of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (KPRF), the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR), A Just Russia – For Truth (SRZP), New People and other minor parties; these political groups, while claiming to be in opposition, generally support the government’s policies. Major political parties considered to be part of the non-systemic opposition include Yabloko and the People’s Freedom Party (PARNAS), along with the unregistered party Russia of the Future and Libertarian Party of Russia (LPR). Other notable opposition groups included the Russian Opposition Coordination Council (KSO) (2012–2013) and The Other Russia (2006–2011), as well as various non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Their supporters vary in political ideology, ranging from liberals, socialists, and anarchists, to Russian nationalists. They are mainly unified by their opposition to Putin and government corruption. However, a lack of unity within the opposition has also hindered its standing. Opposition figures claim that a number of laws have been passed and other measures taken by Putin’s government to prevent them from having any electoral success.
Tijdens grote demonstraties blijkt hoe bang de Russische autoriteiten zijn voor Navalny’s beweging / Court ruled that Navalny’s three and a half year suspended sentence was to be replaced with a prison sentence / Meerdere nieuwssites berichtten dat Navalny naar een ‘ziekenhuis’ wordt overgeplaatst / Honderden betogers gearresteerd bij pro-Navalny-bijeenkomsten / Leider oppositiegroepering uit vliegtuig gehaald in Sint-Petersburg / VS en VK halen uit naar Rusland om Navalny / Authorities’ Treatment of Navalny is Escalating the Protests
Death and funeral of Alexei Navalny
Protesters in Moscow chant «Down with Putin» and clap, passing cars beep in support
