A Longstanding Russian–Kurdish Relationship The history of Russian–Kurdish relations is marked by trust, support, and pivotal turning points. Moscow consistently backed the Kurds’ aspirations for freedom. After the fall of the short-lived Republic of Mahabad in 1946—a Kurdish state established with Soviet support—legendary Kurdish leader Mustafa Barzani found refuge in the Soviet Union. More than […]
The BKI’s mission is to increase public awareness of Kurdish issues, protect human, cultural, and political rights throughout Kurdistan, support and develop Kurdistan’s civil society, improve and increase access to Kurdish cultural and educational resources, and advocate for effective solutions to Kurd-related issues. The Saladin Institute works in a variety of ways to achieve its mission. It conducts research on Kurdish issues, publishes reports and articles, organizes conferences and events, and provides educational resources on Kurdish culture and history. The BKI also advocates for Kurdish rights at the UK. government and international levels.
