Ruth Fraňková
After finishing my studies here in Prague, I found myself wondering what my specialization in Anglo-America literature might be useful for; I tried two jobs but never stayed for more than six months and in the end I spent most of the time doing translations from home, missing the company of other people.
In 2008 I grabbed the opportunity to work at Radio Prague, where meeting people and talking to them is the essence of the job. My regular features include Czech Life and In Focus. I mostly enjoy slightly quirky stories, such as those about communist-era design or mushroom picking, but I also like to cover cultural issues. And I do hope there are still plenty of them in store, waiting to be explored.
articles by the author
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‘Dvořák is a vision’: Festival director on legacy, new music and young talent
The 19th Dvořák Prague International Music Festival starts Saturday at the Rudolfinum. I spoke to festival director Jan Simon about this year’s programme.
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Traditional Czech lace inspires new Žižkov mural by Polish artist
A new mural has been unveiled on Kostnické Square in Prague’s Žižkov district. Created by Polish artist NeSpoon, it is inspired by traditional Czech lace.
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Infant Jesus of Prague heads to Kerry as Czech gift for Ireland’s EU presidency
Czechia’s Infant Jesus of Prague is heading to Ireland. A specially dressed copy is being given to the Diocese of Kerry to mark Ireland’s EU Council presidency.
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Pěšky do školy: Campaign encouraging kids to walk to school
September 1 marks the start of school in Czechia. The Walk to School campaign encourages children to walk, cycle, scoot or take public transport.
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“Matching outfits made the difference,” Muchová jokes after US Open triumph
The Czech tennis players Jakub Menšík and Karolína Muchová have won the mixed doubles title at the US Open, claiming their first Grand Slam title.
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Prague’s Rohan Island concrete plant could be transformed into urban farm
A concrete plant on Prague’s Rohan Island could become an urban farm, with growing areas, a greenhouse and a new lookout point.
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Broken angel, believed to have inspired one of Karel Kryl's 1969 protest songs, coming home
A damaged angel statue believed to have inspired Karel Kryl's best-known song returns to Ostrov. It will go on display on August 21, the anniversary of the 1968 invasion.
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Pat and Mat turn 50: Czechia’s clumsy handymen take DIY chaos worldwide
If these two stop-motion puppets get their hands on something, you can be sure it will go wrong. Pat and Mat have entertained audiences for five decades.
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Prague exhibition reveals how the Nazis sought to build the world’s largest Jewish book collection
More than 500,000 Jewish books were seized by the Nazis and brought to the Czech lands. A Prague exhibition, From the Shadows to the Light, traces their fate.
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Secret Soviet bunker built to survive a nuclear blast opens to visitors in Czechia
It was built as a secret Soviet command post during the Cold War and hidden from the public for decades. Now the Jasyr bunker is open to visitors.
