Reports
In-depth reports and long-form research from Free Russia Foundation experts on Russian politics, the war, civil society, sanctions and propaganda.
The Transition Project: Scenarios for Democratic Transition
Under what circumstances could the collapse of Putin’s regime occur, what will replace it?
War Economy, War Society—How Strong Is Putin Really?
How far can Putin go in militarizing Russia? What are the weaknesses of his approach?
The Transition Project: Power Coalitions. Approaches and Likely Composition of Participants in Russia’s Post-Putin Transition
We may not have direct insight into the thoughts and intentions of Russian elites. However, we can speculate on the areas they need to consider for embracing change
The Transition Project: Securing Support and Buy-In from the Russian People
Citing the failed experience of previous democratic reforms, pessimists claim that nothing good will happen in Russia after Putin: we couldn’t do it then, so we won’t be able to do it now. In fact, democracy does not always come the first time. In political science,…
EU Imports of Russian Gas
In 2023, the EU was the largest buyer of Russia's pipeline gas, purchasing 36% of its exports, followed by Turkey (31%) and China (28%)
The Normal Russia Of The Future: Yes, We Can
Here are the primary concepts, as Mr. Krasheninnikov and Mr. Milov see them, for crafting a future free Russia.
2022 Civil Society Organization Sustainability Index
Free Russia Foundation (FRF) is proud to have supported the production of the 2022 Civil Society Organization Sustainability (CSOS) Index for Russia released earlier this week.
Russia’s 2023 Electoral Dynamics. War and Presidential Anticipation
“Many will be surprised to hear it, but there are still elections ,”—Alexey Navalny
Russia’s War in Ukraine: Filtration and Forced Relocation of Civilians Constitute Gross Violations of International Law
In a joint effort with The American Bar Association Center for Human Rights (ABA/CHR) and The Center for Civil Liberties (CCL), Free Russia Foundation (FRF) is proud to announce the release of this comprehensive report
Vile Bodies: How Fascists, Cultists and Spooks Spearheaded Russia’s War on Ukraine
This report exposes the true motivations behind Russia's actions in Ukraine and provides critical insights into the role of far-right elements within the Russian state