Memorandum of Cooperation between IMS FSV UK, IIR and BNFF

IMS FSV UK, IIR and BNFF hereby express shared interest in launching Ideas for Russia as a research initiative (hereinafter Initiative) on the political and social transition of Russia without legal subjectivity based within the Department of Russian and East European Studies of IMS FSV UK, and a collaborative research platform without legal subjectivity ("joint scientific workplace") to facilitate research projects cooperation.

Ideas for Russia is intended to promote comprehensive research of contemporary Russian society, economy and politics to produce an in-depth analysis of current and future trends in Russia in critical areas for its future development.

The Initiative aims to produce relevant policy proposals for decision-makers and stakeholders, establish an academic network for excellent policy-oriented research and analysis and develop an efficient communication platform to present its research outcomes.