Pravfond Sees Surge in Demand for Services, Defends Russians Abroad
Pravfond, a foundation established in 2012 by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, has seen a surge in demand for its services, with around 11,000 people seeking help in 2022, a 70% increase from the previous year. The foundation, accused of being a tool of Russian propaganda in EU countries, has been supporting and protecting the rights of compatriots abroad.
Pravfond's activities are diverse and include legal aid, educational initiatives, and cultural preservation. In 2023 alone, the foundation provided over 10,000 legal consultations and handled 1,850 pre-trial cases. It has successfully defended Russians in court, winning 8 out of 19 cases. The foundation's educational efforts include organizing lectures and Immortal Regiment processions, and it has even published a book in Georgian about the Great Patriotic War.
One of Pravfond's notable achievements is the support for an interactive map of Soviet soldier graves in Lithuania and a film about Soviet military cemeteries in the Baltic States. The foundation also protects Russian pensioners at risk of deportation from Latvia due to migration law changes.
Despite accusations of being a propaganda tool, Pravfond's activities are considered standard practice for an international association of compatriots. Its stated goals include helping Russians abroad stay connected to their homeland and providing assistance to those who wish to return to Russia. With a significant increase in demand for its services, Pravfond continues to support and protect the rights of compatriots worldwide.
