( Team )
We know what
it means to start
from scratch
Our team consists of professionals and activists who deeply understand the challenges faced by people leaving their homes. We’ve experienced repression, forced relocation without resources, and the lack of support to bring important ideas to life.
Our Leadership
Sergey Vlasov
President
President
Sergey Vlasov
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Education
- M.A. in Law, Moscow State Pedagogical University (MSPU), 2009
- M.A. in Sociology, Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU), 2017
- Studied Political Science, The University of Manchester, 2023
Key Achievements and Projects
- Elected independent municipal deputy of Pechatniki district, Moscow (2017–2022)
- Led an ecological march in Maryino district, Moscow (March 15, 2020)
- Actively opposed the construction of the South-Eastern expressway over a radioactive burial site
- Founded the Russian Refugee Foundation in 2025 to support Russian exiles
Activism and Personal Story
- Known for public environmental advocacy and municipal transparency
- Faced political pressure and surveillance during his tenure as deputy
- Dedicated his post-political career to supporting democratic initiatives and displaced Russians abroad
Iurii Rusakov
Treasurer
Treasurer
Iurii Rusakov
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Education
- Ph.D. in Philosophy, Moscow State University (MSU)
- Studied at Maurice Thorez Moscow State Linguistic University (MSLU)
- Studied at Bauman Moscow State Technical University (BMSTU)
Key Achievements and Projects
- Organized a social program for residents of Presnya, offering
- Psychological assistance
- Chess workshops
- Language lessons
- Lecturer for the “Digital Ryazan” 2018 project, promoting psychology in schools across the region
- Founder of cryptoenglish.ru, a commercial project focused on cryptocurrency and English language learning
Activism and Personal Story
- Was detained for three days in Danilovsky police station
- Listed in the FSB database due to his involvement in the Chimera leak
Irina Livadnaya
Secretary
Secretary
Irina Livadnaya
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Education
- Private Institute of Languages and Translation “Lingua”, Karaganda, Kazakhstan, Bachelor of Linguistics
- “Carlo Bo” University of Urbino, Italy
