I am a Russian-French scholar and administrator with 10+ years of international experience across public, academic, and multilateral sectors. As Head of Research and Analysis at the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi, I lead CultureSTATS-AD, the MENA region’s first initiative for culture research and evidence-based policymaking. Our work spans over 20 studies - from Abu Dhabi’s first cultural baseline and biennial population survey to qualitative and economic analyses - bridging research, policy, and practice.

Our findings, featured in Nature and Quality and Quantity, support collaborations with UNESCO, OECD, IFACCA, and others. I have taught in France and India and served as a speaker and advisor to institutions across Europe, the UK, the US, and Japan.

Access to my published work and key contributions: https://communities.springernature.com/users/dr-elena-raevskikh