The Russia Foundation has been established to promote greater understanding of the impact of political, societal and economic developments in contemporary Russia.
The Foundation aims, in particular, to encourage research, education and dialogue around the themes of democracy, good governance, political pluralism, freedom of expression, human rights, the rule of law, common security and economic cooperation.
The Foundation works in partnership with a wide variety of thinks tanks, NGOs, academic bodies and other institutions to achieve its aims.
It places particular importance on the circulation and dissemination of up to date information and analysis to opinion leaders and policy makers.