The Yeltsin Center, previously regarded as a liberal institution, has faced difficulties in its operations following the onset of the Russian invasion, resulting in its effective silencing.

The Yeltsin Center, previously regarded as a liberal institution, has faced difficulties in its operations following the onset of the Russian invasion, resulting in its effective silencing.

@meduzalive 10 Mar 2026, 13:06

In 2023-2024, the donations to the Yeltsin Center amounted to about 93 million rubles, which is 6.3 times less than in the pre-war period, and the share of state support increased from 56% to 77%.

@meduzalive 10 Mar 2026, 09:35

The Yeltsin Center, which existed on donations and state funding, became less liberal after the start of the war in Ukraine, leading to its silence.

@meduzalive 10 Mar 2026, 05:16