NDI has worked in the Russian Federation since the early 1990s to assist political parties and civic organizations seeking to share experiences with their international counterparts. NDI has helped political parties, civic groups, and legislative bodies reach out to citizens and civic organizations to involve them in the political process.
NDI maintains an office in Moscow and has conducted activities in St. Petersburg, Astrakhan, Yaroslavl, Krasnodar, Chelyabinsk, Sverdlovsk, Saratov, Samara, Kaliningrad and Nizhnii Novgorod, among other regions.
Citizen Participation
NDI's programs in Russia currently focus on strengthening citizen engagement in politics at the regional and local levels.
NDI provides advice and shares international experiences with nonpartisan Russian civic groups seeking to promote democratic election procedures through election monitoring, public education on the rights and responsibilities of voters, and advocacy to promote transparency and accountability. Groups partnering with NDI have monitored federal and regional elections since 2000.
NDI also aims to assist political, civic and administrative partners with the long-term development of their community outreach efforts. Where there is a convergence of interests, NDI provides advice and shares international experience with elected authorities, NGOs and political parties to assist in conducting campaigns aimed at resolving community problems. The goal is to stimulate greater citizen participation in day-to-day political life.
Funding
Major funders of NDI’s programs in Russia have included the U.S. Agency for International Development and the National Endowment for Democracy.
Contact Information
For more information about these programs, use our contact form or contact:
Washington, D.C.
Laura Jewett, Regional Director
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