Features of the state policy toward human rights organizations in modern Russia (2000-2015)

The author examines some patterns of the development of relations between authorities and human rights organizations in modern Russia. In preparation for the work, a series of expert interviews with representatives of the NGOs of personal thematic focus. Particular attention is paid to institutions of cooperation between state and civil society. The methodology includes expert interviews with the third sector leaders of different thematic focus. In addition, the author analyzed the state grants distribution strategy including human rights organizations.