About AMUR

AMUR is a Russo British charity, registered in both the UK and Russia, that contributes to conservation activities to save the Amur tigers and leopards from extinction.

AMUR was launched by the Former British Ambassador to Russia, Sir Roderic Lyne, at the British Embassy in May 2001 and since then AMUR has supported many field projects and has carried out awareness and

education campaigns in Russia and Europe.

The Objectives of AMUR

To raise funds in the UK and Russia to further develop conservation activities in theRussian Far East

To promote a greater awareness in both Russia and the United Kingdom of the plight facing these big cats

Patrons

Lord Nicholas Fairfax of Cameron
Lord Fairfax visited AMUR supported projects in the Russian Far East during his trans Russian charity motorbike ride — the White Nights Ride.

Sir Roderic Lyne
Former British Ambassador to the Russian Federation. Sir Roderic helped launch the charity in 2001 and has been an active supporter of our work ever since.

 

Ilya Lagutenko of Mumiy Troll

Ilya Lagutenko, famous throughout Russia as the lead singer of pop group Mumiy Troll, was born in Vladivostok in Primorski Krai — home to the Amur tiger and leopard so along with his love of wildlife he has a very personal connection to these big cats.  In July 2007 Mumiy Troll have released the new album AMBA dedicated to Russian big cats.

ALTA

Amur Leopard and Tiger Alliance

AMUR believes the best way forward in conservation is to work in partnership with other organisations.  We are part of the Amur Leopard and Tiger Alliance (ALTA) and work closely with;

Moscow Zoo             The Tigris Foundation                                Phoenix                                         Wildlife Vets International

The Zoological Society of London                                         The International Fund for Animal Welfare

The Wildlife Conservation Society              21st Century Tiger           The David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation