Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
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Additional Education
Hobbies and Interests
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Adéla Kočinová

Prague

Summary

Graduate in Area Studies with a focus on Eastern Europe, Russia and Eurasia, with particular interest in the intersection of international relations and security policy. Experienced in political and historical analysis, with practical exposure through internships at the Ministry of Defence, Council of Europe initiatives and international study programmes. Skilled in research, intercultural communication and teamwork, with a proactive and resilient approach. Admitted to MA programmes in Political Science and Russian & Eurasian Studies at Charles University (from September 2025).

Work History

Intern

Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic
2025 - 2025

• Selected for a short-term educational internship focused on security policy and defence strategy.
• Attended expert briefings and workshops on Czech and international defence policy.
• Gained insight into policy-making processes within the Ministry of Defence.

Participant

Council of Europe Initiative “CoEMoN!”
2024 - 2024
  • Selected participant in European youth initiative on democracy, human rights and civic engagement.
  • Collaborated with peers from across Europe on policy-oriented workshops and debates.

Volunteer

INEX-SDA
2018 - 2018
  • Engaged in international volunteer programme focused on intercultural cooperation and community development.

Assistant to the Editor

Post Bellum
2015 - 2018
  • Collected oral testimonies of witnesses of 20th-century history and transcribed recorded interviews.
  • Assisted with editorial work and historical research for one of the largest oral history archives in Central Europe.

Education

Gymnasium Jana Keplera
01-2021

MA - Political Science

Charles University

MA - Russian and Eurasian Studies

Charles University

Bachelor’s degree - Area Studies

Charles University, Faculty of Social Sciences
01-2025

Skills

  • Analytical thinking – able to process complex information and identify key insights
  • Communication – clear and confident in both academic and intercultural contexts
  • Initiative & drive – proactive, taking ownership of tasks and ensuring they are completed to a high standard
  • Leadership potential – comfortable in taking the lead, motivating others and coordinating teamwork
  • Adaptability & resilience – able to perform under pressure and adjust quickly to new environments
  • Attention to detail – committed to delivering work that is thorough, precise and of high quality

Language Skills

Czech – Native speaker
English – C1
German – B2
French – A2
Ukrainian – A1

Additional Education

August 2025 – Munich International Summer University (MISU), Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München Intensive German Language Course, level B2.2 (completed with certificate). Strengthened communication and academic skills in an international environment.

Hobbies and Interests

Languages, history, political geography, literature, cinema, running

Timeline

Intern

Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic
2025 - 2025

Participant

Council of Europe Initiative “CoEMoN!”
2024 - 2024

Volunteer

INEX-SDA
2018 - 2018

Assistant to the Editor

Post Bellum
2015 - 2018

Gymnasium Jana Keplera

MA - Political Science

Charles University

MA - Russian and Eurasian Studies

Charles University

Bachelor’s degree - Area Studies

Charles University, Faculty of Social Sciences

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