Category: Civil Society

Fear, Unfreedom, and Migration Intentions

Under War and a Repressive Regime

webeditormain Jun 16, 2026

“Their Minds Only Work Backward in Time”

How the Russian State Is Trying to Turn Science Backward in the Era of Total War

webeditormain May 13, 2026

Leadership Without Permission

Women Demonstrate Strength in Unquiet Times

webeditormain Mar 5, 2026

Sixteen Were Freed. More Than 1,600 Remain

And They Will Shape Russia’s Future

webeditormain Jan 30, 2026

Politics of Fear

How Repression Turned Justice Into a Tool of Control

webeditormain Nov 20, 2025

Ukraine: Russia’s Continuing Violations of International Law Against Civilians and POWs

Updates for 2024–2025

webeditormain Oct 8, 2025

“The dead usually remain silent”

Vladimir Zhbankov on the fate of kidnapped Ukrainian citizens

webeditormain Sep 30, 2025

“The release of political prisoners must be a prerequisite for negotiations”

Sergei Davidis and Ivan Pavlov on the lessons of last year’s exchange, the future of political prisoners, and practical tools for fighting for freedom

pavel Aug 5, 2025

The Russian Orthodox Church and the War 

Introduction In early March 2022, as Russian troops occupied Bucha and Hostomel, Patriarch Kirill declared during a sermon at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior: “Russia is waging not a physical, but a metaphysical battle against the forces of evil in Ukraine.” He framed this…

pavel Jul 9, 2025

Russia’s Liberal Party of the Future

Prospects and weaknesses

webeditormain Feb 6, 2025