Liubov Sulyandziga

Liubov Sulyandziga is an Indigenous rights expert and advocate for Arctic Indigenous Peoples from the Udege community of the Russian Far East. She holds a master of law from Kyushu University (Japan) and a Ph.D. in political science, specializing in Indigenous self-determination, Arctic governance, and policy development. Her professional experience spans research, international advocacy, and strategic advising for Indigenous communities in Russia and beyond. Liubov has contributed to leading international platforms and published widely, including with Routledge and Duke University Press. Her current research focuses on Indigenous governance in the context of the green transition, critical minerals, and global climate policy. She is also an affiliate of the Arctic Initiative at Harvard Kennedy School's Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs.