Editing Anti-Authoritarianism (section)

=== [[File:Cball-Russia.png]][[File:Putin.png]][[File:Medvedev.png]][[File:Dugin.png]][[File:AuthCon2.png]] Russia [[File:RussianOpposition.png]][[File:Navalny.png]][[File:Gay.png]][[File:Libertarian.png]][[File:Liberalsoc.png]][[File:Anticon.png]][[File:Prog-u.png]][[File:Ultraprogressivism.png]] ===
The '''Russian Opposition''' is represented by various political and social groups that oppose the current regime of [[File:Putin.png]] [[Authoritarian Conservatism|Vladimir Putin]]. Opposition forces in Russia include liberal figures, democratically minded organizations, and independent journalists and activists.

The history of the Russian opposition has long and complex roots, beginning as far back as [[File:Tsar.png]] [[Absolute Monarchism|Tsarist Russia]]. In the 19th century, the opposition was formed mainly in the circles of intellectuals who favored liberal and democratic transformations in the country. One of the famous oppositionists of that time was [[File:Herzen.png]] [[Agrarian Socialism|Alexander]] [[Mutualism|Herzen]], who called for freedom of speech, press and assembly.

During the [[File:Cball-USSR.png]] [[Marxism–Leninism|Soviet period]], opposition movements were suppressed, but already in the late 1980s and early 1990s a revival of opposition activities began. At that time, various groups and organizations emerged advocating democratization of the country, free elections and human rights. One of the most famous oppositionists of that time was [[File:Nemtsov.png]] [[Conservative Liberalism|Boris Nemtsov]].

In [[File:Cball-Russia.png]] [[Authoritarian Conservatism|modern Russia]], opposition forces continue to operate, although they face serious challenges, such as restrictions on freedom of speech and assembly, political repression and pressure from the authorities. Nevertheless, the opposition continues to fight for their ideas and try to draw attention to the problems in the country.

Following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Russian opposition has been on the verge of annihilation. Many opposition politicians and activists were detained, oppressed or forced to leave the country due to threats to their security. Repression and harassment have become even more severe, and the opposition movement in Russia has come under severe pressure.

Some of the most prominent opposition figures in Russia include [[File:Navalny.png]] [[Populism|Alexei Navalny]], leader of the opposition movement Anti-Corruption Foundation; [[File:Soclib.png]] [[Social Liberalism|Garry Kasparov]], a former chess player and opposition politician; and [[File:Yabl.png]] [[Social Liberalism|Grigory Yavlinsky]], leader of Yabloko, one of the largest liberal parties in Russia.