USRF supports independent Russian media — including journalists, writers, investigators, bloggers, artists, film producers, and experts in Russia and abroad with the capability to reach the Russian public and help them understand the present reality, Russia’s international isolation and domestic repression, and especially its implications for economic opportunity and human development for ordinary Russian people.
USRF has been actively involved in supporting Russian scholars at risk (SAR), in response to the increased danger that scholars and journalists with Western or anti-war connections and principles are facing in Russia since February 2022. The Foundation has led a consortium of partner institutions in the U.S. to advance the conversation around scholars at risk and presently, USRF supports 16 institutions with scholars at risk components – supporting between 250-400 scholars.
USRF supports Russian organizations within and outside Russia to defend freedoms of expression and information, property rights, and Russia’s international legal obligations. USRF support enables educational exchanges with renowned institutions in Europe and the United States, and professional development and networking programs for practicing Russian attorneys.