Data
This page collects data on Russian paramilitary organizations with a focus on the Wagner Group. Developed by New America’s Future Frontlines program, these datasets provide researchers with information on the structure, operations, and social media activity of these groups.
Wagner Group and Affiliated Paramilitary Telegram Channels, 2022-2024
This public dataset offers a unique collected record of Wagner Group-linked Telegram channels, including content from channels that are no longer accessible.
Dataset Overview
Time Period
July 2022 - January 2024
Source
Open-source data from Telegram channels
Content
Posts and comments from channels associated with Wagner Group and linked paramilitaries
Significance
Contains a real-time record of the June 2023 Wagner Group mutiny
Key Features
- Data from 14+ Telegram channels, including prominent Wagner-affiliated groups
- Chronological record of the Wagner Group and Yevgeny Prigozhin’s activities and communications
- Preservation of content from deleted or banned channels
Data Format
- Earlier collections: CSV files with dates in filenames
- Later collections: HTML files in date-labeled directories
Note: This dataset contains only publicly available posts and comments. It may include graphic content related to ongoing conflicts.
Wagner Group Personnel Dataset (Restricted Access)
Our proprietary Wagner Group Personnel Dataset, developed in collaboration with the Center for Advanced Defense Studies (C4ADS), offers the most comprehensive collection of Wagner Group personnel records yet assembled.
Dataset Overview
Time Period
2014-2021
Source
164 leaked internal Wagner Group personnel files
Scope
13,136 personnel records
Accessing the Dataset
Interested in accessing the data? Please fill out our data access request form. Our team will be in touch when the data is available for access by qualified researchers. The dataset is still under construction, so we are not publicly releasing the data at this time.