Jakub Ferenčík
I first moved to Prague in the summer of 2023 when I was conducting primary source research for my dissertation thesis at the National Library of the Czech Republic in the Clementinum building right at the centre of Prague. Anyone who has been to the library knows its reading room, subtle halls, lusciously adorned green courtyard, and vibrant history. The time I spent there and by exploring the unique history of the city cemented my affection for it. I knew I wanted to move back to the region after my graduate studies were over and I was lucky enough to land a position at Radio Prague International (RPI) making that dream a possibility.
Originally, I completed my undergraduate studies in political science and philosophy at the University of British Columbia, at the scenic Okanagan Campus. Afterward, I went to McGill University in Montreal for my graduate degree to study post-Communist societies, the political history of eastern and central Europe and, in particular, Czechoslovakia in the interwar years (1918-38) and after the fall of Socialism (1990-93). I hope that my avid fandom of politics, history, and everything in between, is reflected in the work I do at RPI.
articles by the author
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Czech amateur theater: Over 200 years of tradition joins UNESCO Heritage List
The UNESCO committee has added amateur theater in Czechia to its list of intangible cultural heritage. This is the tenth item that Czechia has on the list.
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Making government websites accessible for people with disabilities in Czechia
Online communication with authorities should be accessible to everyone by law, but in practice, this is often not the case. People with impairments face many obstacles.
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Half of Czechia is affected by shortage of social service workers
According to a survey by the Association of Social Service Providers, more than half of social facilities in Czechia are short-staffed. So, what is being done?
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Bethlehem Light arrives to Czechia from Linz, Austria
On Saturday, Czech scouts lit lanterns with the Bethlehem Light in Austria and brought it to Brno that evening. The flame travels annually from Bethlehem around the world.
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New documentary on female public transport drivers aims to increase their numbers
The number of women driving buses, trolleybuses, and trams in Czechia is rising. There are now 1,293 women drivers, about 12% of all public transport operators.
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Scientists from Ostrava want to send T-shirt into space to measure crew stress levels
A special smart T-shirt is being developed by Czech scientists. The unique system of sensors will examine Czechia’s space crew's reactions to stress in orbit.
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Inside Ukraine: Meeting amputees, frontline soldiers, and the spirit of a nation
In October, I traveled to Ukraine to gauge Ukrainian morale and how they view western support amid another surge of populism and nativism on the continent.
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How Czechoslovak Radio reporter František Gel brought Nuremberg trials coverage to Czechoslovaks
Eighty years ago, the world watched as the Nuremberg trials began. Czechoslovaks received news firsthand, thanks to Czechoslovak Radio reporter František Gel.
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2025 Memory of the Nation Awards honor five courageous figures from Czechia, Slovakia, and Ukraine
Five figures who faced political pressure and stood up to Communism have been awarded the Memory of the Nation Awards on 17 November at the National Theatre in Prague.
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November 17
For freedom and democracy: Czechia remembers November 17 in both 1989 and 1939
On November 17, Czechia remembers the Velvet Revolution of 1989 and the Nazi persecution of students 50 years before that. Ceremonies were held throughout the day.
