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Photo 51 Project: “Is Corruption in Russia’s DNA?”

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Photo 51 Project: “Is Corruption in Russia’s DNA?”

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On December 18th, one of the gravest problems of today’s Russia—corruption—was visualized and discussed in New York’s Half King bar where Misha Friedman, an up-and-coming New York photographer, presented his recent works at a preview of his Photo 51 Project. He was joined by Peter Klebnikov, Chief Editor at the Environmental Defense Fund, and Anna Van Lenten, co-curator of photography series at Half King. The Photo 51 Project is sponsored by the Institute of Modern Russia; it will premiere on February 15th at 287 Spring Gallery in New York.

Vladimir Kara-Murza Joins IMR as Senior Policy Advisor

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Vladimir Kara-Murza Joins IMR as Senior Policy Advisor

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On November 1st, political commentator and historian Vladimir V. Kara-Murza joined the Institute of Modern Russia as a senior policy advisor. His responsibilities include the Institute’s outreach, policy analysis and editorial management.

Pavel Khodorkovsky Statement on Kremlin's Decision to Halt USAID Activities in Russia

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Pavel Khodorkovsky Statement on Kremlin's Decision to Halt USAID Activities in Russia

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Pavel Khodorkovsky, president of the Institute of Modern Russia and son of political prisoner Mikhail Khodorkovsky, released the following statement today: "The Institute of Modern Russia is disappointed with the Putin administration's decision to prevent human rights organizations and other NGOs working in Russia from receiving USAID funding. The current regime is eager to disavow and denigrate [...]" Read >>>

IMR President Pavel Khodorkovsky on the police actions against peaceful protesters in Moscow

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IMR President Pavel Khodorkovsky on the police actions against peaceful protesters in Moscow

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"Vladimir Putin’s inauguration was marred by the repressive measures the Russian state police force has used to quash peaceful protests. His regime fails to understand that Russia in 2012 is a different place than it was in 2004, when he was last president. The Russian people are now seeing the future of our country beyond the bounds of autocracy and beginning to express themselves in a peaceful and democratic way."

Russian Journalists: Putin's Regime is Illegitimate

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Russian Journalists: Putin's Regime is Illegitimate

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Following the presidential election, three well-known Russian journalists, Masha Gessen, Oleg Kashin, and Aleksei Pivovarov, spoke at Columbia University. They discussed Vladimir Putin's third term, his unexpected tears, and the future of the protest movement, including some of its figureheads: Mikhail Prokhorov, Alexei Navalny and Mikhail Khodorkovsky.

A Timely Release From The Lantos Foundation

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A Timely Release From The Lantos Foundation

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Just as the political upheaval in Russia is reaching a fever pitch, the Lantos Foundation has announced the release of a compelling documentary short about Russia's most famous political prisoner, Mikhail Khodorkovsky called The Man Who Believed He Could Change Russia.

Putin’s Pyrrhic Victory

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Putin’s Pyrrhic Victory

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On the eve of the presidential elections, experts on Russia discussed their predictions for the results and their consequences. Although no one doubts the victory of Vladimir Putin, many say that the regime is doomed, and its downfall is only a matter of time.

Support Fair Elections in Russia on February 4th, 2012

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Support Fair Elections in Russia on February 4th, 2012

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A third rally in protest of electoral fraud in Russia will be held in front of the Russian Consulate General in New York City on Saturday, February 4th2012 at 12 PM. The Institute of Modern Russia supports Russian citizens in their efforts to defend their basic civil liberties and forge down a path toward a democratic society. We invite all those who wish to support democracy in Russia to join us.

Pavel Ivlev: “For me, Navalny is foremost a competent and thoughtful lawyer”

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Pavel Ivlev: “For me, Navalny is foremost a competent and thoughtful lawyer”

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Last week was announced that the well-known Russian lawyer, political activist, and blogger Alexei Navalny joined the team of attorneys working on the YUKOS case. Navalny will be defending Pavel Ivlev, a former YUKOS lawyer and the IMR Executive Director. RUNYweb published an interview with Ivlev about Navalny's hire, and IMR is exclusively offering an English translation of that interview.

For Fair Elections in Russia

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For Fair Elections in Russia

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A new rally for fair elections in Russia and against arbitrary rule will take place at 12 pm on December 24 in front of the Russian Consulate in New York. IMR supports Russian people in the effort to defend their basic civil freedoms and to bring the country back on the path of democratic development.

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