Lenta.ru: America: United States spend nearly $ 30 million for democracy in Russia

Lenta.ru: America: United States spend nearly $ 30 million for democracy in Russia

The U.S. State Department plans during 2009 to spend on promoting democracy and human rights in Russia for more than 29 million dollars. As deputy secretary of state for European and Eurasian Affairs, Philip Gordon (Philip Gordon). Text his statement posted on the Department's website.
According to him, the U.S. does not want to abandon their principles and continue to engage in the development of democracy in Russia. Part of the allocated funds will be spent in support of Russian independent media, said Gordon.
Also, State Department spokesman added that the recent murder Chechen human rights defender Natalya Estemirova particularly acutely raises the question of human rights in Russia.
United States under the Freedom Support Act from 1992 to 2008 identified Russia more than 3,7 billion dollars. That money has been spent on humanitarian and social assistance to support market reforms and more. In 2008, these needs have been spent 50 million dollars, whereas in 2003 the State Department has asked Russia to support 148 million.

Links
- The U.S. Security Relationship with Russia and Its Impact on Transatlantic Security - Department of State, 30.07.2009
- George W. Bush told the Czechs on Russia's democracy - Lenta.ru, 05.06.2007
- U.S. Department of State reported on measures to support Russia's democracy - Lenta.ru, 06.04.2007
- U.S. State Department saw "erosion of democracy" in Russia - Lenta.ru, 06.04.2006

Related Sites
- State Department