The Scientific Information Center "Memorial" is engaged in the study of political repressions in the USSR and modern Russia. It also promotes the moral and legal rehabilitation of persons subjected to political repression.
Name
Regional Public Institution Scientific Information Center "MEMORIAL"
Field of activity
Research organizations
Recognitions
Status
Foreign agent (NGO)
Year of recognition
2015
Inclusion date
06.11.2015
Reason for recognition
The Scientific Information Center "Memorial" was included in the register of "foreign agents" because of the information resource "Kogita.ru", which was created by the employees of "Memorial". The resource is funded by The National Endowment for Democracy, which is included in the register of “undesirable” organizations.
Chronology
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Addition to the list: Foreign agent (NGO)
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