On 8 May 2026, an Ethnosociology class, part of the Sociology curriculum at the University of National and World Economy (UNWE), was held at the National Ethnographic Museum. The session included a lecture and a guided exhibition tour led by Assist. Prof. Julia Popcheva from the Department of Balkan Ethnology and Totyu Hristov, a museum guide.
During the visit, students explored and discussed key topics from the Ethnosociology course, including identity markers in material culture, the role of ethnomethodology in understanding social practices, interdisciplinary approaches in scientific research, and the relationship between museum narratives and society.
The presentation of the artefacts and the specifics of museum work attracted particular interest among the students, prompting active discussion and numerous questions. Participants noted that the visit deepened their interest in museum activities and provided valuable insight into the work of museum professionals.
The Ethnosociology course at the University of National and World Economy is developed and taught by a team from the Department of Balkan Ethnology at the Institute of Ethnology and Folklore Studies with Ethnographic Museum, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences: Assoc. Prof. Mila Maeva, PhD; Assist. Prof. Mina Hristova, PhD; and Assist. Prof. Julia Popcheva, PhD.
