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 museum exhibition in Nelahozeves celebrates Antonín Dvořák
A new museum exhibition in Nelahozeves connects renowned composer Antonín Dvořák’s music with the spirit of his birthplace. The exhibition opened on June 28.
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Czechs and Canadians celebrate Canada Day in Prague
On June 25, Canadian embassy officials, dignitaries, and friends met at the Kaiserstein Palace in Prague to preemptively celebrate Canada Day.
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Pastrňák dominates Golden Hockey Stick poll for seventh time
Boston Bruins star forward, David Pastrňák, has won the Golden Hockey Stick award for the seventh time.
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Beer consumption in Czechia hits record low
People are drinking much less beer in Czechia than before, a country that is known for its highest beer consumption per capita in the world.
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Czechs surprise at Euros but still fall short against Portugal
The Czechs did not manage to secure a point after their game against Portugal. What are some takeaways that the Czech national team can learn from moving forward?
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Czechs read less news, citing powerlessness and news fatigue
Avoidance of the news is at a record high, according to the Oxford-based Reuters Institute, which produced the 168-page Digital News Report 2024 analysis.
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Čaputová receives highest Czech honor on last visit to Prague
Czech President Petr Pavel and his wife Eva received the outgoing Slovak President Zuzana Čaputová and her partner Juraj Rizman at Prague Castle on Thursday.
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Czechia seeking to draw skilled workers by opening labour market to nine non-EU member states
The Czech government has moved to open the labor market to foreign workers from nine countries outside of the European Union.
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Photographer Bohumil Dobrovolský, who captured 1968 invasion, dies at 89
Photographer Bohumil Dobrovolský, who is best known for his photographs documenting the Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia in August 1968, has died at the age of 89.
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D-Day celebrations overshadowed by Russia’s war on Ukraine
The 80th anniversary of D-Day, otherwise known as "Operation Overlord," will be attended by world leaders, 43,000 officers, and more than a million visitors.
