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 notorious 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 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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New Archaeological App Unveils Hidden Underground of Prague Castle
The previously inaccessible underground of Prague Castle has been unveiled with the release of a new archaeological app.
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Is there growing intolerance to the LGBTQ+ community in Czechia?
In response to a foiled plot against the Rainbow Pride in Slovakia, police upscale security for Prague Pride. Are we seeing growing intolerance to the LGBTQ+ in Czechia?
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“Family”: theme of this year’s Prague Pride Festival
The 14th Prague Pride Festival has kicked off, featuring 213 events spanning a range of genres across ten venues and numerous other locations throughout the Czech capital.
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Jiří Bubeníček's ballet masterclasses in Český Krumlov attract young dancers from around the world
The internationally acclaimed choreographer Jiří Bubeníček is currently conducting ballet master classes in Český Krumlov as part of an international music festival.
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Diana Phipps Sternberg: Renowned interior designer and philanthropist dies at 88
Countess Diana Phipps Sternberg, a renowned interior designer and philanthropist passed away in Vienna on July 31, 2024, at the age of 88.
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Czech study reveals persistent poverty across generations
A recent analysis by the Czech Statistical Office revealed that children raised in low-income families often remain in the poorer segments of the population as adults.
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Only 17 percent of Czechs satisfied with Czech politics
A Kantar survey found that 17 percent of Czechs were satisfied with Czech politics. Austerity aimed at tackling the public deficit have added to the dissatisfaction.
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Adam Ondra aims for Olympic redemption in Paris
Professional rock climber Adam Ondra, who arrived in Paris on Thursday, is set to compete in his second Olympic Games. How will Paris compare to his performance in Tokyo?
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Government agrees on Síkela as new Czech EU Commissioner
The Czech government has decided that the country's candidate for the next European Commission will be the current minister of industry and trade, Jozef Síkela.
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“Democracy is always really hard”: Historian Snyder on freedom in US, Europe and beyond
Yale historian Snyder was at the conference Borders of (Un)Freedom. The next day, he was interviewed by journalist, Jan Bumba. This is a shorter version of that interview.
