Due to the strengthening social control of Russia regime，the energy of the opposition within the system is increasingly debilitated and it has become more difficult for them to synthesize the effective counterweights under the legal framework. With the growing dissatisfaction about the regime，the opposition forces begin to reach out through channels outside the system. However，the opposition outside the system is faced with strong institutional barriers and increasingly stringent control measures imposed by laws and regulations. Therefore，at least in the short term，it is unlikely to form a political force with ability to counterbalance the current regime in Russia.