free russia foundation
Empowering and coordinating global efforts
for democracy in Russia
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Empowering and coordinating global efforts
for democracy in Russia
Defending democracy and
advocating for civil society since 2014
Including offices
in Brussels and Washington
Ranging from advocacy campaigns
to evacuations
We speak on behalf of those silenced by repressions and work to ensure justice
Analysis conducted by top experts to better understand the current agenda
and build the future of pro-democracy Russia
Vladimir Milov, Sergey Guriev, Vasily Zharkov, Ekaterina Mishina, Irina Busygina, Alexander Kynev and others
The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and others
Policy papers, reports,
and articles
Support the pro-democracy and anti-war community by providing resources, scholarships, free educational formats, legal and psychological assistance
received assistance
for exiled community
received support
Comprehensive FRF-developed database of Russian individuals and entities sanctioned by the US
learn moreResource centers and communication hubs for exiled pro-democracy and anti-war activists
learn moreOur office in Kyiv has been operating since 2016
Helping Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilian hostages
We help Belarusian activists and projects,
and support civil society in exile