Help Political Prisoners in Russia
Support isolated and lesser-known political prisoners and abducted Ukrainian civilians in Russian prisons — those without publicity or fundraising efforts behind them.
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Freedom and democracy starts with communities
Our Projects
What we do
Freedom Birds for Ukraine
Volunteer-led fundraising campaign launched in 2022 to support Ukraine's defenders with drones, thermal imagers and vehicles, and civilians with humanitarian aid. 100% of donations go directly to the intended purposes.
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Immigration Detention
Since spring 2024, nearly all Russians seeking asylum at the U.S. Southern border have been placed in immigration detention. RADR's Detention Project brings together ~40 volunteers to support asylum seekers.
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Advocacy
RADR regularly briefs U.S. decision-makers on the situation in Russia, the destructive influence of Putin's dictatorship, and the efforts of Russian resistance movements. Since 2023, RADR is the only Russian American organization actively participating in Ukrainian advocacy in Congress.
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Adaptation
RADR's Adaptation Project supports recent immigrants and refugees as they begin their new lives in the United States — through the Business Navigator education course and adaptation chat groups in eight cities across the U.S.
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Open-source research on Kremlin-linked real estate (Property) and pro-Kremlin organizations in the U.S. (Agents) — findings shared with U.S. law enforcement and media.
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Who we are
Advocacy for Freedom and Democracy
RADR is committed to exposing systemic oppression in Russia, promoting democratic governance, and defending human dignity, freedoms and rights.
Empowering communities
The organization mobilizes the Russian pro-democracy communities in the U.S., channeling their efforts into advocacy campaigns, educational initiatives, and direct support for activists and refugees.
Global Connection
By collaborating with Russian pro-democracy communities, organizations, and international experts and policymakers, RADR fosters global solidarity and underscores the importance of opposing authoritarian regimes.
Our communities on the map
Building Communities for a Democratic Tomorrow
RADR unites Russian-speaking communities across the US — New York, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Sacramento, Denver, Chicago, San Diego, Miami, Seattle and more. Find your local group on the map.
About Us
Non-profit · Non-partisan · 501(c)(3)
Russian America for Democracy in Russia (RADR) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization with 501(c)(3) status that unites Russians in the United States who strive for freedom and democracy in Russia, as well as for the victory of Ukraine in the war against Putin's dictatorship.
The Russian government has designated RADR as an «undesirable» organization.
Recent News
Latest updates
Help Artem in his fight for freedom
Artem Vovchenko escaped Putin's dictatorship for the second time. A former Russian serviceman who refused to fight in Ukraine, he was deported back to Russia —
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Help Vladislav Krasnov Get Out of Detention
Thanks to your support, the impossible has already been achieved: in the final hours before departure, Vlad Krasnov's deportation was stopped. He is now in immi
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2025 Results
2025 was a year of trials and a year of strength. We have published the full summary of our work for the year — a story about people, about solidarity, and abou
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