From October 24 to 26, Yerevan hosted the conference titled «Anthropology of Uncertainty: Living in Pivotal Times». This event was organized by the European University at St. Petersburg and the publishing house New Literary Observer in collaboration with the Yerevan Center for International Education.
Nearly 80 speakers from various academic disciplines participated in the conference. Keynote speakers included:
- Sociologist 𝐀𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐝 𝐄𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐞 from the French National Center for Scientific Research
- Political scientist 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐬𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐲𝐚𝐧 from the Caucasus Institute in Armenia
- Philologist 𝐊𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐭 from the University of Pennsylvania in the USA.
This conference was part of the ongoing "Anthropological Turn in the Humanities and Social Sciences" program. Previous conferences have explored themes such as dignity (2017), fear (2019), trust (2020).
Nearly 80 speakers from various academic disciplines participated in the conference. Keynote speakers included:
- Sociologist 𝐀𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐝 𝐄𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐞 from the French National Center for Scientific Research
- Political scientist 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐬𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐲𝐚𝐧 from the Caucasus Institute in Armenia
- Philologist 𝐊𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐭 from the University of Pennsylvania in the USA.
This conference was part of the ongoing "Anthropological Turn in the Humanities and Social Sciences" program. Previous conferences have explored themes such as dignity (2017), fear (2019), trust (2020).
Recently, our center hosted a lecture by sociologist Veronica Kostenko on the results of a study on anti-war emigration from Russia to Armenia as part of the OutRush project.
A journalist Anastasia Karkotskaya from the Epress.am newspaper, who was present at the meeting, published an article that covers in detail the key findings of the study, how the immigration flow has changed since February 2022, and what awaits Russian emigrants in Armenia.
The full article is available at the link: ru / arm
A journalist Anastasia Karkotskaya from the Epress.am newspaper, who was present at the meeting, published an article that covers in detail the key findings of the study, how the immigration flow has changed since February 2022, and what awaits Russian emigrants in Armenia.
The full article is available at the link: ru / arm
Epress.am
Релоканты, мигранты или беженцы? В Армению приехали не только айтишники | Epress.am
«Заново поверили в людей». Конспект лекции Вероники Костенко об эмигрантах из России в Армении
Experimental Approach to Opinion Polls in Russia: Evidence from the Online Panel Study
Public lecture | November 15, 19:00
Margarita Zavadskaya
Senior Research Fellow at the Finnish Institute of International Affairs
Affiliate Researcher at the Aleksanteri Institute, University of Helsinki
The lecture will discuss shifts in Russian public opinion amid the war in Ukraine, based on data from the PROPA panel study — a large-scale survey that considers Russians’ political, economic, and historical perspectives, as well as their media preferences.
You can review the articles published as part of this study at the following link.
PROPA employs experimental survey methods (list experiments, endorsement experiments, and visual vignette experiments) to address biases, elicit more authentic responses on sensitive issues, and gain a better understanding of how public opinion functions in authoritarian contexts.
All data from the first wave of the study is publicly available.
Registration link.
Public lecture | November 15, 19:00
Margarita Zavadskaya
Senior Research Fellow at the Finnish Institute of International Affairs
Affiliate Researcher at the Aleksanteri Institute, University of Helsinki
The lecture will discuss shifts in Russian public opinion amid the war in Ukraine, based on data from the PROPA panel study — a large-scale survey that considers Russians’ political, economic, and historical perspectives, as well as their media preferences.
You can review the articles published as part of this study at the following link.
PROPA employs experimental survey methods (list experiments, endorsement experiments, and visual vignette experiments) to address biases, elicit more authentic responses on sensitive issues, and gain a better understanding of how public opinion functions in authoritarian contexts.
All data from the first wave of the study is publicly available.
Registration link.
Yerevan Center for International Education (YCIE)
Experimental Approach to Opinion Polls in Russia: Evidence from the Online Panel Study Public lecture | November 15, 19:00 Margarita Zavadskaya Senior Research Fellow at the Finnish Institute of International Affairs Affiliate Researcher at the Aleksanteri…
Kind reminder,
today at 19:00 at YCIE, Charents 31/4.
today at 19:00 at YCIE, Charents 31/4.
On November 15, Margarita Zavadskaya delivered a lecture at YCIE titled “Experimental Approach to Opinion Polls in Russia: Evidence from the Online Panel Study.”
The lecture highlighted shifts in Russian public opinion amid the war in Ukraine, based on findings from the PROPA panel study—a large-scale survey analyzing Russians' political and economic attitudes, historical views, and media habits.
The lecture highlighted shifts in Russian public opinion amid the war in Ukraine, based on findings from the PROPA panel study—a large-scale survey analyzing Russians' political and economic attitudes, historical views, and media habits.
Open call for YCIE second Summer School!
Ready to dive deep into the dynamics of belonging in Eurasia? Our second summer school in the “Societies and Cultures Torn Apart” series invites graduate students and advanced undergraduates to explore “Being Apart – Being a Part: Practices and Theories of Belonging”.
Join us to discuss how individuals, groups, and institutions shaped shared contexts and experiences during the Soviet era and beyond. This program offers lectures, seminars, and hands-on workshops on academic writing and ethnographic fieldwork, all led by leading scholars in the field.
To learn more about the summer school's program, thematic sections, list of instructors, and scholarship opportunities, visit the summer school website via link.
🗓 Dates: June 15–29, 2025
📍Location: Armenia
✏️ Application Deadline: January 20, 2025
📝 Applications are now open! Apply here: https://summerschool.yerevancenter.org
Become part of this engaging intellectual exchange!
Ready to dive deep into the dynamics of belonging in Eurasia? Our second summer school in the “Societies and Cultures Torn Apart” series invites graduate students and advanced undergraduates to explore “Being Apart – Being a Part: Practices and Theories of Belonging”.
Join us to discuss how individuals, groups, and institutions shaped shared contexts and experiences during the Soviet era and beyond. This program offers lectures, seminars, and hands-on workshops on academic writing and ethnographic fieldwork, all led by leading scholars in the field.
To learn more about the summer school's program, thematic sections, list of instructors, and scholarship opportunities, visit the summer school website via link.
🗓 Dates: June 15–29, 2025
📍Location: Armenia
✏️ Application Deadline: January 20, 2025
📝 Applications are now open! Apply here: https://summerschool.yerevancenter.org
Become part of this engaging intellectual exchange!
YCIE is Hiring an Executive Director
Join the Yerevan Center for International Education to lead operations, manage a dynamic team, and advance international education.
Requirements:
- Fluent in Armenian, English and Russian.
- Proven leadership skills and management experience (academic preferred).
- Knowledge of Armenian legislation.
- Proficiency in financial planning, budget oversight and reporting.
📍 Yerevan-based | 💼 Competitive salary and benefits
📅 To apply, send your CV and cover letter to info@yerevancenter.org.
Details here: https://yerevancenter.org/executive-director-ycie/
Join the Yerevan Center for International Education to lead operations, manage a dynamic team, and advance international education.
Requirements:
- Fluent in Armenian, English and Russian.
- Proven leadership skills and management experience (academic preferred).
- Knowledge of Armenian legislation.
- Proficiency in financial planning, budget oversight and reporting.
📍 Yerevan-based | 💼 Competitive salary and benefits
📅 To apply, send your CV and cover letter to info@yerevancenter.org.
Details here: https://yerevancenter.org/executive-director-ycie/
YCIE
Executive Director, Yerevan Center for International Education - YCIE
The Yerevan Center for International Education (YCIE) is urgently seeking a dynamic and skilled Executive Director to oversee all operational, financial, and administrative functions across YCIE activities. Reporting directly to the YCIE Director, the Executive…