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This paper examines the EU's policy of human rights promotion and support for Russian NGOs. The author argues that the current EU policies often fall short of their potential to develop the non-state transfer of European ideas, norms and practices to Russia or to assist the development of the Russian NGO community. If the EU is to become a serious actor in the field of human rights promotion, according to the author, it will have to find revised and creative ways to communicate with Russians about human rights matters. The paper concludes with specific policy recommendations.