Russkiy Mir Foundation
Rossotrudnichestvo is a Russian federal agency established in 2008 to promote Russian language and culture abroad and to maintain ties with compatriots living outside Russia. It is headed by a director appointed by the Russian government; Alexei Likhnov took over the role in 2024. The agency reports directly to the President of the Russian Federation and is funded from the federal budget.
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Berlin prosecutors probe tenants of "Russian House" over suspected sanctions violations
The Berlin prosecutor's office is investigating tenants of Berlin's "Russian House" cultural center for alleged violations of Germany's Foreign Trade Act, as several outlets inside the building continue to operate despite the German government's decision to close it. The probe targets an entity linked to Rossotrudnichestvo, a Russian state agency under EU sanctions since 2022, and is part of a broader German response to alleged Russian sabotage.