She is originally from Crimea and has been living in the Netherlands for 17 years. After obtaining her Bachelor's degree in European Studies (majoring in East-European studies and European culture) at the University of Amsterdam, Julia worked for HvA and UvA before joining AUC in April 2021.  In her free time, Julia enjoys discovering new restaurants, spending time with family and friends, and going for a long walk on the beach or dunes.