@misc{Mkrtchyan_V._Kh._Optical, author={Mkrtchyan, V. Kh. and Mickaelian, A. M. and Abrahamyan, H. V.}, howpublished={online}, abstract={In this work, we compiled and cross-identified optical variability data for Roma-BZCAT blazars using nine major photometric surveys. Despite the inhomogeneous nature of these datasets, their integration provides a unique opportunity to statistically characterize blazar variability and identify extreme cases for detailed study. Cross-identifications were performed between BZCAT and these nine catalogs, and variability parameters such as amplitude, periodicity, and light-curve morphology were analyzed across different blazar subtypes (BZB, BZG, BZQ, and BZU). Several objects exhibiting extreme variability were identified as candidates for detailed follow-up studies.}, title={Optical Variability of Blazars}, type={Electronic journal}, keywords={Blazar}, }