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Statement on the removal of the Yabloko party from Parliament elections
Members of the DARA condemn the Supreme Court’s decision to remove the Yabloko party from the so-called elections to the State Duma

Russian Democratic Society
Aug 192 min read


Looking back on "Watching The English"
In April we launched Watching The English. It is now time to reflect on how and where it went.

Russian Democratic Society
Jul 264 min read


Freedom Zone London festival
Festival helping Russia's political prisoners, organised by Freedom Zone and the Russian Democratic Society.

Russian Democratic Society
Jul 161 min read


Creating DARA: Democratic Alliance of Russians Abroad
Pro-democracy organisations of Russians abroad established an Alliance to coordinate efforts against Putin's regime.

Russian Democratic Society
Jun 111 min read


"Conversations about Important Things": Wartime Ideologisation of Russian Education
Since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia has ramped up militarisalition and ideological indoctrination at school. "Conversations about Important Things" are a telling example.

Russian Democratic Society
May 258 min read


Unearthing Keynes: Evaluating the Extent to Which Military Keynesianism Explains Economic Growth in Russia
In recent years, Russia’s surge in defense spending has raised a pressing question: can military investment actually strengthen a country’s economy?

Russian Democratic Society
Feb 261 min read


Freezing city: Ksenia Maximova about her trip to Kyiv
RDS director describes situation with power in the Ukrainian capital

Russian Democratic Society
Jan 273 min read


Russian Democratic Society 2025 report
We desribe our activities throughout the year and share our plans.

Russian Democratic Society
Dec 19, 20257 min read


RDS statement on European Comission's decision regarding multiple-entry Schengen visas for applicants from Russia
Russian Democratic Society UK calls to reconsider the recent EU decision regarding multiple-entry visas for Russians.

Russian Democratic Society
Nov 10, 20251 min read
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