The Prosecutor General’s Office of Russia has stated that the non-governmental organization known as Ozgur Buryatia, registered in the United States, is considered undesirable on the territory of the Russian Federation. The declaration was published through the Supervisory Authority’s press service, including sections on Telegram, signaling a formal stance against the organization from Russian legal authorities.
The office described the activities of the foreign fund as those of an entity that coordinates actions aimed at undermining Russian interests, labeling them as undesirable. The notification underscores that Ozgur Buryatia operates under the banner of a purportedly humanitarian mission while engaging in activities that the prosecution views as interfering with internal political processes and public order within Russia.
According to officials, leaders of this so-called human rights organization reside permanently in the United States, the Czech Republic, Poland, and the United Kingdom. They are accused of attempting to orchestrate information campaigns under the guise of educational programs, with the intent to mobilize large-scale protests. The authorities also acknowledge the fund’s alleged role in stirring separatist sentiments among residents of Buryatia, raising concerns about regional stability and social cohesion.
Allegations extend to the fund providing legal support to individuals seeking to terminate service contracts within the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. The organization is also tied to involvement in the process of compiling sanctions lists that could affect regional leaders and their transfer to international bodies, according to the prosecution. These claims point to a broader strategy aimed at influencing governance structures and international accountability mechanisms from abroad.
The department added that information regarding this decision has been forwarded to the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation with a request for inclusion in the official registry of foreign and international non-governmental organizations whose activities on Russian soil are deemed undesirable. This step is part of a wider administrative effort to monitor and regulate foreign-funded entities and their potential impact on national security and public order.
Earlier, the Ministry of Internal Affairs announced that Alexander Garmazhapova, known in some circles as a foreign agent in Russia, has been put on a wanted list. Garmazhapova is identified as a journalist and co-founder of the Free Buryatia Foundation, a key figure in related media and civil society initiatives. The notice underscores the ongoing attention from Russian authorities toward individuals and organizations perceived as operating across borders to influence internal affairs.
In a related update, the Ministry of Justice communicated that several new names have been added to the foreign agents list. The additions reflect ongoing efforts to expand the scope of entities subject to heightened scrutiny and regulatory measures within Russia’s legal framework for foreign influence and transparency obligations.