It is support from Carnegie Corporation of New York that has made the Russia Matters Project possible. Established in 1911 by Andrew Carnegie as a grant-making foundation with the mission to promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding, the Corporation makes grants to strengthen international peace and security, education and democracy. As part of its work, it funds numerous projects on U.S. understanding of Russia and U.S.-Russia relations. The Corporation’s Russia work dates back to 1946, with support for promoting the study of the Soviet Union and Russia at American universities. For detailed information, visit the Corporation’s website.