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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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.
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“He showed he loves his country”: Czech leaders respond to Biden move
Senior politicians in Prague have been reacting to US President Joe Biden’s announcement that he will no longer seek reelection in the 2024 US presidential elections.
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Czech food prices fall most rapidly in EU
Food prices in Czechia dropped significantly in June, in comparison with the EU, with a 4.8 percent year-on-year decrease.
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Ukrainian journalist Sevgil Musaieva: “Czech people understand the threat of Russia very clearly”
Sevgil Musaieva, a journalist from Crimea, Ukraine, is the editor-in-chief of Ukrainska Pravda and among the initiators of the creation of the KrymSOS web portal.
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Snyder at Borders of (Un)Freedom conference: We should be asking when Russia will lose
"Freedom is closely linked to unpredictability," said Yale Historian Timothy Snyder at a Prague conference titled Borders of (Un)Freedom held in Prague on Monday.
