Opposition in Russia does not follow classic definitions. The elected opposition in Russia in the Duma is constructed by the ruling party. That opposition are o

Opposition in Russia does not follow classic definitions. The elected opposition in Russia in the Duma is constructed by the ruling party. That opposition are opposed politically but supports “the system”. Navalnyj is part of the Opposition that is critical to the very system of Russian politics and are thus not allowed to run for elected office in Russia. That’s why the Duma opposition in Russia seldom gets a lot of votes - because it’s not really an opposition.