Origin country/town: I was born in a town called Magadan, Russia
Other places where you have lived: Lutsk (Ukraine), Gothenburg (Sweden), Moscow and Saint-Petersburg (Russia), London (UK), Bar and Kotor (Montenegro)
Where are you living at the moment? Gothenburg (Sweden)
Languages: English, Ukrainian, Russian, and a bit of Swedish
Academic background: Bachelors of journalism – Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia
Work background: Journalist and teacher of English for children and beginners.
Journalistic experience: 2 years worked as a reporter for Gothenburg Post, several years worked as a reporter and an issue editor in several local online media in Saint-Petersburg.
Writing skills (English): moderate
I have used Excel (spreadsheets): YES, but very basic
I have worked with Python: NO
I use other programming languages: NO
I have used WordPress YES
Graphic/illustration skills?NONE
Digital publishing/social media? A bit
Audio/radio/pod? Frogoten
Photography? Essential for reporting skills
Video/tv/filming? Not much
Special interests/knowledge relevant to research/investigative journalism: Russo-Ukrainian war, disinformation, proxy wars, refugees, architecture and urban design, education.
Other skills/hobbies: cycling, hiking, disc golf, embroidery
I think I will be able to support my fellow students with: expertise and contacts regarding topics of my interest, some basic text editing and OSINT skills.
Contact details (preferred): Email – guspalcan@student.gu.se or anastasiia.palchyk@gmail.com Signal – aplchk42.20 Phone number +46736183710
