In this second installment of IMR’s project dedicated to twenty years of Vladimir Putin’s stay in power, our experts analyze how the Russian state has used regulation, funding, and integration schemes to shape civil society groups.
Using original interviews and other data, the authors examine the strategies developed by various Russian CSOs to provide needed services, raise awareness, and influence public policy. The report offers recommendations for stakeholders interested in supporting the success of this important, democracy-fostering sector.
