Yulia Yurii Antonyan

Dr. Yulia Yurii Antonyan is an Associate Professor at Yerevan State University's Department of Cultural Studies within the Faculty of History. She specializes in the anthropology of religion, post-Soviet transformations, and political economy in Armenia, with particular focus on religious coexistence, cultural practices, and elite structures.

• Current affiliation: Yerevan State University
• Academic rank: Associate Professor
• Department: Cultural Studies
• Research languages: English, Russian, French, Spanish

Her research explores intersections between political power and religious practices across Soviet and post-Soviet eras. Key areas include shrine worship, iconography traditions, religious festivals, and the evolution of cultural elites. She analyzes how historical legacies shape contemporary Armenian religious landscapes and economic systems.

Recent publications examine topics like oligarchic economies in Soviet Armenia, invented religious traditions, and sacred site marketplaces. Her work appears in journals such as Review of Faith and International Affairs, Journal of Religion in Europe, and Central Asian Survey.