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Yakov Lure is a social anthropologist specializing in ethnographies of mobility and transit infrastructure, with a particular focus on the everyday lives of people on the roads. His master's research involved mobile fieldwork with Russian long-distance truckers, and he is currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Amsterdam under the supervision of Tina Harris and Olga Sezneva. His PhD dissertation explores how petty roadside entrepreneurs in Russia navigate social changes, aiming for completion in early 2026. In addition to his PhD research, Yakov is actively involved in applied ethnographic research for NGOs, urban development projects, and media art initiatives. He conducts research on Russian society in the post-February 24, 2022 context, focusing on domestic exile communities and collaborating closely with the Public Sociology Laboratory and Hannah Arendt Research Center, contributing to the OutRush project. Yakov has published in various academic journals and participated in European summer schools, workshops, and conferences. His work has been featured in both international academic forums and Russian media outlets.
University of Amsterdam • Amsterdam, Netherlands
Conducting research on Eastern European societies with a focus on mobility, transit, and the social implications of infrastructure.
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