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External cooperation

Partners

External cooperation

This section presents public figures, experts, supporters, and organizations with whom the Government of Independent Tatarstan in Exile maintains cooperation, professional dialogue, or shared initiatives.

Partners and Friends

Ruslan Gabbasov

Ruslan Gabbasov

Activity

Bashkir civic and political activist, human rights advocate, political émigré, and one of the most prominent representatives of the contemporary Bashkir national movement

Location

Lithuania

Organization

Committee of the Bashkir National Movement Abroad

Farit Zakiyev

Farit Zakiyev

Activity

Chairman of the All-Tatar Public Center (ATPC); Tatar civic and political activist and human rights advocate

Location

France

Ilnar Kamalov

Ilnar Kamalov

Activity

Chairman of the VATANÇI movement

Location

Istanbul, Türkiye

Anna Fotyga

Anna Fotyga

Activity

Former Polish Foreign Minister • Member of the European Parliament (2014–2024) • ECR political figure

Location

Poland

Organization

Law and Justice (Prawo i Sprawiedliwość, PiS)

Oleg Magaletsky

Oleg Magaletsky

Activity

Founder of the Free Nations of Post-Russia Forum, geostrategy researcher

Location

Ukraine

Oleh Medunytsia

Oleh Medunytsia

Activity

President of ABN; Head of the OUN(b) leadership; former Member of Parliament of Ukraine

Location

Sumy, Ukraine

Organization

Anti-Imperial Bloc of Nations (ABN); Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN(b))

Ilya PonomarevPhoto: Richter Frank-Jurgen / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

Ilya Ponomarev

Activity

Chairman of the Council of the Congress of People's Deputies; former State Duma deputy

Location

Ukraine

Garry KasparovPhoto: Gage Skidmore / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

Garry Kasparov

Activity

Founder and Chairman of Renew Democracy Initiative; former World Chess Champion and pro-democracy advocate

Location

United States

Nurlan Saltayev

Nurlan Saltayev

Activity

Kazakh political commentator, publicist, civic activist and researcher of Turkic history

Location

Kazakhstan

Paul Goble

Paul Goble

Activity

American political analyst and expert on national, ethnic and religious affairs in Eurasia

Location

United States

Organization

Window on Eurasia; The Jamestown Foundation

Bulat SaifutdinovPhoto: Tatar Council

Bulat Saifutdinov

Activity

One of the coordinators of the Tatar World Council

Location

Europe

Organization

Tatar World Council (Olug Tatar Shurasy)

Said Ismagilov

Said Ismagilov

Activity

Islamic scholar • former Mufti of RAMU ‘Umma’ • civic figure • servicemember of Ukraine’s Defense Forces

Location

Ukraine

Organization

Armed Forces of Ukraine

Mariia Mezentseva-Fedorenko

Mariia Mezentseva-Fedorenko

Activity

Member of Parliament of Ukraine • Head of Ukraine’s Permanent Delegation to PACE • Vice-President of PACE since 26 January 2026

Location

Ukraine

Organization

Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine; Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe

Rizvan Kubakaev

Rizvan Kubakaev

Activity

Nogai human-rights and civic activist, head of Nogai El and Ombudsman of the Nogai People

Location

Syria

Organization

Assembly of Peoples of the Caucasus

Sergey Kryukov

Sergey Kryukov

Activity

Journalist, publicist, political émigré and civic activist

Location

France

Musa Temishev

Musa Temishev

Activity

Chechen journalist, political thinker and former adviser to Dzhokhar Dudayev

Location

France

Gennady Shkirya-Banashinsky

Gennady Shkirya-Banashinsky

Activity

Human Rights Advocate and Civic Activist

Location

Germany

Alexander Kosovsky

Alexander Kosovsky

Activity

Chair of ‘Siberian Regress’ • civic figure

Tagir Minibaev

Tagir Minibaev

Activity

Journalist, Human Rights Advocate, and Civic Activist

Location

Germany

Abdullah Türer Yener

Abdullah Türer Yener

Activity

Turkish publicist, journalist and Turkic-world civic figure

Location

Istanbul, Türkiye

Organization

World Turks Union (Dünya Türkleri Birliği); Turkish Forum

Portrait not published

Edige Bekmurzaev

Activity

Co-founder of the Free Nogai El movement

Location

Türkiye

Portrait not published

Vladimir Kostenko

Activity

Founder of the Eastern Human Rights Group • civic figure

Location

Washington, United States

Sergey Antonov

Sergey Antonov

Activity

Co-founder and co-chair of the Free Udmurtia movement

Location

Udmurtia

Organization

Free Udmurtia liberation movement

Maxim Kuzakhmetov

Maxim Kuzakhmetov

Activity

Journalist, publicist and activist of the Free Ingria movement

Location

Latvia / Ingria

Ahmad Akhmedov

Ahmad Akhmedov

Activity

President of the All-Ukrainian Congress of Peoples of Dagestan

Location

Ukraine / Dagestan

Organizations

Partner organization

Committee of the Bashkir National Movement Abroad

Geography

Bashkortostan and the Bashkir diaspora abroad

Organization type

Bashkir national movement organization

Founded

2023

The Committee represents the Bashkir national movement internationally and supports Bashkortostan’s right to self-determination and a sovereign democratic future.

Cooperation with the Government

Cooperation between the Government of Independent Tatarstan and the Committee is established by the 2023 Declaration on Mutual Recognition and Cooperation. The parties support the right of the Tatar and Bashkir peoples to self-determination, cooperate in protecting national rights and consult on matters affecting the interests of both sides.

About the organization

The Committee brings together representatives of the Bashkir national movement outside Bashkortostan and conducts political, international, cultural and human-rights work. A central part of its activity is international representation of the Bashkir people and the protection of their national, political and cultural rights.

Partner organization

Liberation Movement ‘Free Udmurtia’

Geography

Udmurtia and the Udmurt diaspora abroad

Organization type

Udmurt liberation and civic movement

Founded

2023

Free Udmurtia is a partner national liberation movement advocating democracy, self-government and an independent future for Udmurtia.

Cooperation with the Government

The Government of Independent Tatarstan in Exile and Free Udmurtia signed a cooperation agreement covering international advocacy, information exchange, cultural projects, legal and advisory support, and promotion of the right of the Tatar and Udmurt peoples to self-determination.

About the organization

The movement brings together Udmurt activists and supporters of democratic transformation, works with the diaspora and develops political, civic and international initiatives for Udmurtia’s future. Its work includes public advocacy, international contacts, cultural projects and preparation for democratic self-government.

Partner organization

National Liberation Movement ‘Seversky Krai’

Geography

Kursk, Bryansk, Oryol, Kaluga and Tula regions

Organization type

Regional national liberation movement

Seversky Krai is a regional national liberation movement advocating political self-determination and the development of its own democratic statehood.

Cooperation with the Government

Cooperation between the Government of Independent Tatarstan in Exile and Seversky Krai is established by a formal agreement. It includes international work, information exchange, participation in conferences and joint initiatives, cultural projects, legal support and cooperation on self-determination and democratic transformation.

About the organization

The movement works with supporters from the Kursk, Bryansk, Oryol, Kaluga and Tula lands and develops public, informational and international initiatives in support of regional self-determination. Its activity is focused on political organization, civic participation and preparation for a democratic future for the region.

Partner organization

Representation of the Don Republican Movement in Europe (DRM Europe)

Geography

Europe and the Don region

Organization type

European representation of a regional republican movement

DRM Europe conducts international work in support of political self-government, democratic development and a republican future for the Don region.

Cooperation with the Government

The Government of Independent Tatarstan and DRM Europe signed a bilateral Act of Cooperation. The agreement covers international and information work, cultural initiatives, human-rights activity, diaspora contacts and coordination on decolonization and democratic transformation.

About the organization

The European representation develops contacts with national and regional movements, participates in international events and promotes the political interests of the Don region. Its work includes public advocacy, international communication and support for civic self-government and democratic political transformation.

Partner organization

Free Idel-Ural

Geography

Idel-Ural and the diaspora abroad

Organization type

Civic movement of the peoples of Idel-Ural

Free Idel-Ural advocates the right of the peoples and republics of Idel-Ural to self-determination, the preservation of national languages and cultures, and an independent political future.

Cooperation with the Government

The Government of Independent Tatarstan and Free Idel-Ural are connected by many years of joint work. Government representatives take part in the movement’s international, human-rights and information initiatives aimed at protecting the rights of the Tatar people and other peoples of Idel-Ural.

About the organization

The movement works internationally on the political, linguistic and cultural rights of the peoples of Idel-Ural. Its public and human-rights activity addresses Tatarstan, Bashkortostan, Chuvashia, Udmurtia, Mari El and the Erzya and Moksha lands, and supports the right of these peoples to determine their own political future.

Partner organization

Free Nations League

Geography

International

Organization type

Alliance of national and regional movements

Founded

2022

The Free Nations League brings together national and regional movements seeking self-determination, decolonization and the creation of independent democratic states.

Cooperation with the Government

Representatives of the Government of Independent Tatarstan participate in the League’s initiatives and international activity. Cooperation focuses on the right of peoples to self-determination, support for political prisoners and international representation of national movements.

About the organization

The League creates a common international platform for national movements and supports cooperation on political representation, human rights, decolonization and the future statehood of their peoples. Tatar representatives participate in its work alongside representatives of other national and regional movements.

Partner organization

Anti-Imperial Bloc of Nations (ABN)

Geography

International

Organization type

International anti-imperial and human-rights network

The Anti-Imperial Bloc of Nations brings together national liberation and human-rights movements and supports captive nations, political prisoners, decolonization and national self-determination.

Cooperation with the Government

Representatives of the Government of Independent Tatarstan participate in ABN events and human-rights initiatives, speak on the Bloc’s international platforms, present Tatarstan’s position and draw attention to violations of the national and political rights of the Tatar people.

About the organization

ABN develops international advocacy and human-rights initiatives focused on political prisoners, captive nations and decolonization. Its conferences and public projects bring together representatives of national movements, civic leaders and experts from different countries to strengthen international cooperation and support peoples seeking freedom and self-determination.

Partner organization

Free Nations of PostRussia Forum

Geography

International

Organization type

International political and analytical forum

Founded

2022

The Free Nations of PostRussia Forum is an international platform for national movements, politicians and experts discussing decolonization, political transformation and the creation of future independent democratic states.

Cooperation with the Government

Representatives of the Government of Independent Tatarstan regularly participate in Forum events and working structures, presenting Tatarstan’s position on national self-determination, decolonization and future independent statehood.

About the organization

The Forum provides an international venue for political dialogue on the future of peoples and regions currently within the Russian Federation. Its events bring together national movements, diplomats, politicians, analysts and civil-society representatives to discuss self-determination, democratic transition, security and the formation of future independent states.

Partner organization

Congress of Indigenous Peoples of Eurasia

Geography

Italy and indigenous peoples across Eurasia

Organization type

International non-profit association of indigenous peoples and national movements

Founded

2025

The Congress is an international association registered in Italy that brings together representatives of indigenous peoples and national movements of Eurasia. It works to defend cultural, linguistic, territorial and political rights and the right of peoples to self-determination.

Cooperation with the Government

Representatives of the Government of Independent Tatarstan participate in the work of the Congress. Cooperation includes international advocacy, protection of indigenous peoples’ rights, development of international contacts and support for peoples’ right to self-determination.

About the organization

The founding conference of the Congress was held in Rome on July 30, 2025, and the association was officially registered in Italy on October 29, 2025. Its priorities include international representation of indigenous peoples, protection of cultural and linguistic identity, preservation of historical heritage, development of international contacts and coalitions, and support for peoples seeking self-determination.

Partner organization

Tatar World Council (Olug Tatar Shurasy)

Geography

Tatarstan and the Tatar diaspora worldwide

Organization type

International Tatar civic and political movement

Founded

2025

The Tatar World Council is an open representative movement bringing together Tatar activists, scholars, journalists, cultural figures and members of the diaspora. It works to defend the rights, identity, language and culture of the Tatar people and supports the restoration of Tatarstan’s sovereignty.

Cooperation with the Government

The Government of Independent Tatarstan and the Tatar World Council cooperate on the protection of Tatar rights, international advocacy, information and civic initiatives, and the promotion of a sovereign future for Tatarstan. The cooperation contributes to the international representation of the Tatar national movement.

About the organization

The Council was created by Tatar emigrants living in Europe, Australia, Canada, Turkey and other countries. It operates as an open movement without a single chairperson: participants work in different areas within a common strategy. Its priorities include politics and human rights, science and education, media and communications, culture, religion and traditions, ecology, international representation and support for Tatar emigrants.

Partner organization

UDMURTIA — ERIKO SHAER!

Geography

Udmurtia

Organization type

Udmurt civic initiative and pro-independence democratic campaign

Founded

2026

“UDMURTIA — ERIKO SHAER!” is a civic initiative advocating an independent Udmurt Republic, democratic institutions and the right of the people of Udmurtia to determine their own future.

Cooperation with the Government

The Government of Independent Tatarstan supports the “UDMURTIA — ERIKO SHAER!” initiative as a partner in dialogue on self-determination and the democratic future of the peoples of Idel-Ural. Areas of potential cooperation include contacts between the Tatar and Udmurt national movements, information exchange and international activity.

About the organization

The initiative works toward the creation of democratic political institutions for a future independent Udmurt Republic. One of its central projects is the formation of a democratically elected Council of Representatives of the Peoples of Udmurtia as a platform for civic representation and preparation for a democratic transition. The campaign also emphasizes the protection and development of language and culture, civic participation, rule of law and self-determination.

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