EISI
Sanctioned entityRussia. Named in 1 sanctions listing.
Summary
Internet Services Sanctions: When an individual or entity is designated for the purposes of this measure, social media services, internet access services and application stores must take reasonable steps to prevent users in the UK from accessing content, sites or applications provided by designated individuals or entities.
Sanctions and listings1
- Effective
- 11 May 2026
UK sanctions relating to Russia - The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
UK; Foreign, Commonwealth & Development OfficeUK FCDO Sanctions ListUnited Kingdom
Internet Services Sanctions: see 'Other Information', trust services sanctions, internet services sanctions: see "other information", asset freeze and director disqualification sanction
The Secretary of State considers there are reasonable grounds to suspect that EXPERT INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH (hereafter 'EISI') is an 'involved person' under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 on the basis of the following grounds: 1) EISI is and has been involved in obtaining a benefit from or supporting the Government of Russia by carrying on business as a Government of Russia-affiliated entity by being owned or controlled by the Government of Russia; and 2) EISI is and has been involved in destabilising Ukraine by being responsible for, engaging in, providing support for, or promoting any policy or action which destabilises Ukraine or undermines or threatens the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine.
The Secretary of State considers there are reasonable grounds to suspect that EXPERT INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH (hereafter “EISI”) is an “involved person” under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 on the basis of the following grounds: 1) EISI is and has been involved in obtaining a benefit from or supporting the Government of Russia by carrying on business as a Government of Russia-affiliated entity by being owned or controlled by the Government of Russia; and 2) EISI is and has been involved in destabilising Ukraine by being responsible for, engaging in, providing support for, or promoting any policy or action which destabilises Ukraine or undermines or threatens the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine.
Programme GB-RUSReference RUS3571Last updated 11 May 2026gov.ukgov.uk
Other names3
Also known as3
Addresses1
Pyatnitskaya St., 18/1, Moscow, Russia, 115035
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