The Role of the Next Generation

By David Marcovitz, Special to Russia Profile

February 8, 2007

An AIDS center in Pskov depends on high school students for outreach, but there are some difficulties with this approach.

For the Children

Interview by Andrei Zolotov, Jr., Russia Profile

February 6, 2007

Star Actress Chulpan Khamatova, one of Russia's most vocal advocates for leukemia sufferers, spoke to Russia Profile about her work and the challenges Russian charities face.

No Fairy Godmothers

By Elizabeth Buchanan, Special to Russia Profile

February 6, 2007

A variety of organizations are working to improve the quality of life for the most vulnerable members of Russian society.

The Economics of Doing Good

By Anton Shirikov, Special to Russia Profile

January 25, 2007

While current Russian law provides few incentives for charitable donations, some actions are being taken to encourage donations - at least from big business.

An Uphill Struggle

By Shaun Walker, Russia Profile

January 25, 2007

More Russian companies are giving to charity, although the government hasn't done much to motivate them.

Helping People Help Themselves

By Dmitry Babich, Russia Profile

January 18, 2007

Private charity groups are filling a gap in Russia's paternalistic social system by showing people how to better their lives.

A Patronizing Endeavor

By Paul Abelsky, Russia Profile

January 16, 2007

Russia's new rich are reviving the country's long history of support for the arts, sometimes in innovative ways.

The Big Impact of Small Deeds

By Adele Lindenmeyr, Special to Russia Profile

January 7, 2007

Charity was a ubiquitous feature of the Russian social landscape before the October Revolution. Members of all social classes, from the Imperial family and the aristocracy to merchants, peasants and the poor themselves, regularly gave to the needy.

My Brother’s Keeper

By Lara McCoy Roslof, Russia Profile

January 6, 2007

A group of Moscow's Orthodox parishes leads the way in social outreach to the needy.

Slippery Slopes

By Shaun Walker, Russia Profile

December 14, 2006

NGOs working with Chechens and Ingush face constant harassment and scrutiny, hindering both their ability and desire to continue their operations.

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