Yulia Taranova is a skilled researcher and scholar in the field of Russian studies, with a keen focus on social sciences. She currently serves as a doctoral researcher at the Russia Institute, King's College London, and as the director of the Social Sciences Lab, a non-profit organization committed to advancing educational opportunities in social sciences. Taranova has previously worked as a research manager at Open Government in Moscow, as a researcher at the World Economic Forum, and as an analyst at Renaissance Capital. She has also contributed articles to prestigious publications including The New York Times, The Economist, Forbes, and the Financial Times. With an MPP from Oxford University and a PhD from King's College London, Taranova brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the field of Russian studies.