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Viktoria Rybicki

Researching populism and capitalist theory in central and east Europe

I recently graduated from the Erasmus Mundus Master in Central and East European, Eurasian and Russian Studies with honors and focus on gender issues, memory culture and populist theory. My MA thesis explored the instrumentalization of collective memory by conservative political parties in Poland. During my Bachelor in Political Science at the University of Vienna I specialized in capitalist theory, specifically Nancy Frasers concept at the affect on care-work.

About me

Researcher | Journalist | Teacher

Education

  • Master – Central & East European, Eurasian and Russian Studies,
    University of Tartu, University of Glasgow, Jagellonian University, graduated summa cum laude
  • Bachelor – Political Science,
    University of Vienna
  • High School – Focus on Music & Fine arts
    BG & BRG Wien III

Further training

  • TEPSA Academy and Skills LabEU Equality and Anti-Discrimination Policy,
  • Media Workshop for Inclusivity and Diversity,
    New Eastern Europe
  • European Horizons,
    Student Conference 2024
  • Peer Mentoring for first year Social Science students,
    University of Vienna

Experience

  • Since 10/2025 speakeasy, German Teacher Teaching small groups of adults preparing for their Telc German exams, with a focus on grammar and conversational language
  • Since 09/2025 ESMT Berlin, Corporate Communications & Events Assistant Structuring upport strategic communication initiatives through press relations, research, and event coordination, managing stakeholder interactions and contributing to projects that strengthen Germany’s leadings economics university’s visibility and reputation in academia and business
  • 02/2025-10/2025 Lernwerk, German/History/English Tutor
    Provide individualised tutoring for students aged 8-19, with a focus on fostering critical thinking, teach German language language skills to children with dyslexia
  • 09/2024-02/2025 New Eastern Europe, Editorial Intern
    Assisting with background research and ensure the accuracy of articles as well as help editing articles, corresponding with contributors and assist with various administrative duties.
  • 09/2024-02/2025 Galicia Jewish Museum, Translator and Researcher
    Translating musem related documents into German and Russian and provide research for upcoming exhibitions
  • 02/2024-02/2025 Preply, German Teacher
    Teaching with a unique curricula for each of my students, focusing on grammar and conversational language
  • 02/2024 -02/2025 Zeitgenossin, Freelance writer
    Autonomously researching, writing and publishing articles for the current University of Vienna magazine issue
  • 02/2022-02/2024: Ethik.Guide, Blog Author
    Writing articles on currently relevant green trends and renindexing the in-house search engine

Blog Posts & More

Zsá Zsá und die Glock unter ihrem Rock

Zsá Zsá – der neue Stern am sorgfältig gepflanzt und kuratierten Deutschrap Himmel. Sexy, jung und keck kommt die 29 jährige gebürtige Pforzheimerin gefühlt aus dem Nichts und chartet mit ihrem Song Bad Bunie$ (get it, Bunie$ mit einem Dollar Zeichen – cause she’s just so international) und sorgt gleich mal für Aufsehen, weil sie…

Austria’s drift toward isolation: Kickl’s Russia ties and the risk of following Hungary’s lead in the war

Last year’s parliamentary elections in Austria led to the first-ever victory of the far-right Freedom Party. As its leader Herbert Kickl looks set to become chancellor, the party’s extensive ties to Russia are more relevant than ever. In the aftermath of the 2024 Austrian parliamentary elections, Herbert Kickl and his Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ)…

Corruption’s Grip: Undermining State Sovereignty in Post-Soviet Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan

In the contemporary landscape, security considerations extend beyond the traditional focus solely on the state. Non-state actors and transnational challenges, like drug trafficking, present formidable threats. The economic ramifications of drug trafficking are considerable, disrupting the functionality of economic systems and impacting the conditions essential for state sovereignty

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