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On November 20, the event "Aurora – A Look into the Future" will take place in Rovaniemi, Finland
This is an annual event organized by Yle, where important issues of future social responsibility are discussed. This year’s theme is...
Initiative FoReDi
Oct 13, 2024


The Initiative FoReDi is in constant dialogue with Finnish and European politicians regarding the acceleration of refugee application processing
In the distant year of 1921, a young Russian man, Mikhail Nikolayevich Shilkin, crossed the Finnish border on Lake Ladoga in a small...
Initiative FoReDi
Oct 13, 2024


Free psychological support for migrants in Finland
Our friends from the public organization Fenix Finland offer free psychological support to migrants in Finland in Russian and Ukrainian....
Initiative FoReDi
Oct 8, 2024


One of our co-founders, Nikita Kirillov, gave an interview to the Finnish publication Venäjän Aika
In the interview, Nikita discussed his experience of obtaining political asylum in Finland, his efforts to help Russians in forced...
Initiative FoReDi
Oct 4, 2024


Exhibition of Drawings by Russian Political Prisoners "I Draw, Therefore I Live"
In the very center of Helsinki, at the Sanomatalo (Press House), an exhibition titled "I Draw, Therefore I Live" has opened, featuring...
Initiative FoReDi
Oct 1, 2024


Patriot — The Autobiography of Alexei Navalny
On October 22, 2024, the autobiography of Alexei Navalny will be released. Alexei Navalny began writing this book in 2020 after being...
Initiative FoReDi
Sep 28, 2024


Homeless animals from Russia find new homes in Finland
In 2006, animal lovers in Finland founded the non-profit organization " Viipurin Koirat RY ". The goal of the organization is to support...
Initiative FoReDi
Sep 26, 2024


Helsinki International Film Festival
As part of the Helsinki International Film Festival , you can watch: 🎞 September 25 at 21:00 and September 29 at 18:00 Documentary film...
Initiative FoReDi
Sep 24, 2024


Meeting Dedicated to Commemorating Alexei Navalny in Helsinki
On September 20, a meeting dedicated to commemorating Alexei Navalny in Helsinki was held at the Luckan space. Residents of Finland, as...
Initiative FoReDi
Sep 23, 2024


Helmet Offers a Wide Selection of Contemporary Russian-Language Literature
We’ve become accustomed to getting information from smartphone screens and have almost forgotten about books. Every year, scientific...
Initiative FoReDi
Sep 19, 2024


Initiative FoReDi Invites You to the Alexei Navalny Memorial Evening
13 years ago, Alexei Navalny created the Anti-Corruption Foundation, which through its investigative journalism and exposure of...
Initiative FoReDi
Sep 14, 2024


Helsingin Sanomat Paid Attention to Our Letter
Helsingin Sanomat highlighted our letter to the European Commission, calling to stop the import of Russian nickel ore by Norilsk Nickel...
Initiative FoReDi
Sep 11, 2024


Freedom for Andrey Gnyot!
Andrey Gnyot, a Belarusian journalist, activist, and human rights defender, was detained in the Serbian capital of Belgrade in October...
Initiative FoReDi
Aug 23, 2024


A Meeting Dedicated to the Work of Director Zhenya Berkovich and Playwright Svetlana Petriychuk Took Place
Last Friday, a meeting was held to discuss the work of director Zhenya Berkovich and playwright Svetlana Petriychuk. Participants watched...
Initiative FoReDi
Aug 9, 2024


Representatives of Initiative FoReDi Participated in Stockholm Pride
On August 3, Stockholm Pride took place. The Anti-War Committee in Sweden, " Russians Against War ," organized a Russian-speaking...
Initiative FoReDi
Aug 3, 2024


Screening of the Film "Patient No. 1"
On August 6 at 7:00 PM, a screening of the film Patient No. 1 will take place in Helsinki. This Russian feature film, directed by Rezo...
Initiative FoReDi
Jul 28, 2024


Meeting Dedicated to the Work of Zhenya Berkovich and Svetlana Petriychuk
On August 9 at 5:30 PM, Initiative FoReDi and A-ryhmä invite you to a meeting dedicated to the work of director Zhenya Berkovich and...
Initiative FoReDi
Jul 25, 2024


Filming of the Pilot Episode of the New Show "Finnoagent"
In Helsinki, the pilot episode of the new topical entertainment show Finnoagent was filmed. This unique format combines politics, humor,...
Initiative FoReDi
Jul 25, 2024


Letters Sent to the President of the European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
Today, Finnish and Swedish Russian-speaking public organizations, along with Russian politicians in forced exile, sent letters to the...
Initiative FoReDi
Jul 23, 2024


Ilya Yashin sends his regards to you all
Friends! Thank you for taking part in the action in support of political prisoners in Helsinki on June 29. Ilya Yashin sends his...
Initiative FoReDi
Jul 16, 2024
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