ABOUT FREE RUSSIA
We represent and coordinate the Russia diaspora. We pay special attention to those who have recently left Russia due to the considerable deterioration of the political and economic situation.
The Free Russia Foundation is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, nongovernmental U.S.-based organization, led by Russians abroad that seeks to be a voice for those who can’t speak under the repression of the current Russian leadership. We represent and coordinate the Russia diaspora. We pay special attention to those who have recently left Russia due to the considerable deterioration of the political and economic situation. We are focused on developing a strategic vision of Russia ‘After Putin’ and ‘Without Putinism’ and concrete program for the transition period. We will continue to inform international policy-makers, mass media and opinion leaders on the real situation in Russia. We know firsthand the reality taking place in our country, and have suffered for this; therefore we understand this better than many other people. We maintain our extensive networks of key political, business and civil society leaders throughout Russia. This gives us access to news and events in real time. In addition, we are a hub for recently transplanted Russians and experts on every aspect of Russian society.
The Free Russia Foundation is a pending 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization.
What we do
Represent and coordinate the new generation of the Russian diaspora in the U.S. and Europe
Provide intellectual and fundraising support to Russia civil society
Provide analytical support to U.S. and European decision-makers and foreign policy institutions
Ensure the flow of information and communication between Russia’s democratic opposition and U.S. and European lawmakers, opinion leaders and NGOs
Offer educational and cultural programs for American, European and Russian audiences
Who we are
We are a community of concerned Russians located both outside and inside Russia. Furthermore, we are passionate about the destiny of our country and seek positive changes in its political, economic and social development.
We are known within activists networks, by political analysts and to the general public as a new generation of civil society, political leaders and entrepreneurs.
We are successful professionals who have a progressive vision for the future of our motherland.
We are global citizens, with a global perspective. We are also equally familiar with life in the U.S., Europe and Russia.
Our vision
We are working to improve Russia, as a modern democratic country with transparent public institutions and a strong civil society.
The Russia we want should:
- Be based upon the rule of law and respect human rights
- Be based upon the principle of separation of powers and the transition to parliamentary democracy
- Introduce freedom of entrepreneurship and demonopolization of the economy
- Develop the middle class as a political force
- Be governed by smaller, stronger and more stable political institutions. These institutions will continue to function regardless of electoral cycles and changes in leadership
- Be federalized, with most power devolved to local government
- Seek global cooperation and integration with the EU and the U.S.
- Carry out a policy of in-depth lustration of the current regime