- Program Civil Society
- Program Area Special Initiatives
- Grant Amount $200,000
- Grant Period January 1, 2007–December 31, 2008
- Location Moscow, Russia
- Geographic Focus Russia, Russia
About this grant
The Moscow School of Political Studies is the leading educational institution promoting democracy and civil society in Russia today. To date, more than 6,000 people have participated in the school’s seminars on a wide array of topics in the areas of political science, economics, government, law, media and civil society. The school’s mission is to contribute to the building of an open democratic society in Russia based on respect for the rule of law, observance of human rights and the encouragement of civic initiative.This grant will enable the organization to focus on a new generation of leaders who are on average 35 years old and who play important and increasingly influential roles in Russia’s social and political life. Through its four program areas — seminars, publications, a Web site and an alumni association — the school provides a unique forum for dialogue and enlightenment among young Russian leaders.