Anatoli Ulyanov is a media researcher, writer, and former refugee based at UCLA. His work examines how narrative and representation shape identity, power dynamics, and social relations, focusing on hate and xenophobia.
With over two decades in media—and firsthand experience with censorship and political violence in Russia and Ukraine—he explores the intersections of politics, media, and culture in post-Soviet and global contexts. His work bridges polarized opinions and fosters critical dialogue.
Ulyanov’s expertise lies in Media Communications, Critical Discourse Analysis, and Visual Anthropology. As Head of Media at the Babyn Yar Holocaust Memorial Center, he led an international team in creating nationwide multimedia projects that addressed suppressed histories, connected past atrocities to current conflicts, and developed solutions to reconciliation challenges.
He produced media campaigns amplifying diverse voices for Dose of Society—a global platform with 6M+ followers and partnerships with brands and organizations such as Universal and Greenpeace—driving public discourse on identity and social justice.
His approach is grounded in critical theory, cultural studies, and new materialisms. His research spans propaganda, nationalism, feminism, and environmental humanities.
