Layla

Senior journalist specialising in Russian news
26 years oldOther media positionsCome from United Kingdom Living in Overseas
Language: Russian, English
Mandarin: not at all

An ambitious and diligent professional with interests in Russian affairs, geopolitics and economics. I have a deep understanding of Russian politics, as well as international relations, having attained a First-Class Bachelor’s degree in Russian Studies from UCL.

Senior Journalist
RT
Jun 2021 - Mar 2022(9 months)

Responsible for writing news on a wide range of topics, including politics and economics, covering Russia and the former Soviet Union. My position required me to have an excellent command of the Russian language and a strong interpretation of local media regulations. Skilled at working in a fast-paced information environment covering sensitive current events, such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Proficient at analysing news reports, government documents and statements from Russian into English. During my employment at the company, I honed my research skills and the ability to produce longer, detailed feature pieces often under time tight constraints.

Au-Pair
Private
Feb 2017 - Jul 2017(5 months)

Taught English as a second language to a Russian child at ab-initio level through games and conversation in Moscow, Sweden and Barcelona.

Stock control
Tesco
Oct 2016 - Dec 2016(3 months)

Counted stock and helped to estimate the store’s gains and losses weekly. Branched into further roles within the company, including working check-outs and clothing.

University College London
, Russian Studies
Sep 2017 - Jun 2021(4 years)

1.1 BA Russian Studies, University College London (UCL): 2017 – 2021 My degree involved a year abroad at the Higher School of Economics, St Petersburg (2019 – 2020), where I was working at C1 Russian language proficiency. Notable research and modules (all