This research focuses on the strategy of Russia in order to rebuild or regain its influence or power in Central Asian countries. With the qualitative approach, this research mostly uses content analysis method. The result of this research shows that Russia done some action to maintain its influence in Central Asia, but their approach was not likeable. Russia also found some obstacles that slows their movement in Central Asia. One of them is the presence of other actors, the most significant actor in Central Asia today is China. This thesis will also explain how China become an obstacle for Russia to maintain its influence in Central Asia.