| Russian Democratic Society | |
| Formation: | 8 December 2022 |
| Native Name: | Российское демократическое общество Руско демократско друштво Rusko demokratsko društvo |
| Abbreviation: | RDD, RDO |
| Headquarters: | Belgrade, Serbia |
| Leader Title: | Representative |
| Leader Name: | Peter Nikitin |
Russian Democratic Society (Serbian: Руско демократско друштво|Rusko demokratsko društvo) is an anti-war Russian diaspora organization in Serbia.[1] It represents the Russian citizens which emigrated to Serbia following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It opposes the invasion of Ukraine. Russian Democratic Society describes itself as "anti-war and anti-fascist".[2]
The community adopted its name in English from the Russian Democratic Society,[3] a distinct organization based in the United Kingdom that was registered approximately concurrently with this one.[4] However, it had been known under the name 'Russian Democratic Society' well before this registration.[5] The choice of name reflects a mutual commitment to promoting democratic values and human rights.
Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, tens of thousands of Russian citizens emigrated to Serbia.[6] Russian Democratic Society was founded on 8 December 2022 by a group of Russian anti-war activists in Belgrade. It is represented by Peter Nikitin, a Belgrade-based human rights activist.[7]
On 1 August 2023, the Russian Democratic Society has published an open appeal to Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabić and President Aleksandar Vučić to "stop the persecution of Russian anti-war activists in Serbia".