According to the Association Russian Anti-Doping Agency RUSADA Statute, one of the most important activities of the agency is to investigate the cases of potential anti-doping rules violations.
The team of the Investigations Department puts into practice the extensive experience of non-analytical violations investigations. The operations of the Investigations Department are regulated by the Russian Federation laws, the All-Russian Anti-Doping Rules, the International Standard on Testing and Investigations.
The Investigations Department collects, analyzes and verifies information and promptly responds in urgent cases. Also, the functions of the Investigations Department include working with whistleblowers and informers, maintaining their confidentiality and encouraging their aspiration to render assistance in fighting against doping in sport.