Anna Rzhevkina

@annarzhevkina

Poland

I am an independent journalist and translator fluent in Russian (native), English, and Polish languages. I used to work as a Reuters reporter for seven years, covering topics from business to human rights.

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Expertises

Artificial Intelligence E-Commerce Education Startups Travel

Languages

English Italian Polish Russian Spanish

Freelancer statistics

21

Work Samples

17

Completed briefs

US$50 - US$100

Acceptable rate for a 500-word story

Work Samples

News story www.fnarena.com

Weaker Oz House Prices To Reverberate In 2023 - FNArena

Australian housing prices are forecast to continue declining as rising interest rates have yet to impact in full, with consequences for the broader economy in 2023

News story wbj.pl

Job market resists economic turmoil

Despite recent economic troubles and the cost of living crisis, Poland’s job market is still booming. Whether the current trend continues remains to be seen, however, as financial pressures are impacting new hires.

News story wbj.pl

Poles fear deficits in stores. What’s behind this consumer panic?

More than half of Poles fear goods shortages on the supermarket shelves, a recent study by UCE RESEARCH and BLIX Group has shown. The war in Ukraine, rising inflation, and supply chain disruptions are fueling this fear, especially among the elderly and people from small towns.

News story wbj.pl

Workcations: blending work and travel comes into vogue

Tempted by the thought of taking your work with you on holiday? You are not alone. Working vacations are an increasingly popular option for busy professionals who are willing to pack their laptops when heading out for a change of scenery.

Blog post www.contentgrip.com

Responsible digital marketing that's GDPR-compliant in Europe: A guide

Digital marketing practices vary across the world, but businesses intending to market within Europe ought to ensure their practices are GDPR-compliant. Here's how.

News story wbj.pl

POLISH IT SECTOR CONQUERS GLOBAL MARKETS

Once known as a cost attractive location for basic IT services, Poland has outgrown the role of a basic service provider and today creates products that conquer the world’s markets.

News story sciencebusiness.net

Academics in eastern Europe warn of risks to academic freedom

University heavyweights in Hungary and Poland are continuing to decry curbs on academic freedom, as alarm bells sound about increasing restrictions on universities across the EU.

Blog post www.contentgrip.com

Three helpful tools for freelance writers

Writers, we've been there - whether it's writer's block, or ensuring our spelling and grammar are impeccable. Here are some tools to help you do more and go further.

News story notesfrompoland.com

Harsh winter ahead for poor households in Poland amid coal shortages

Millions of Poles still heat their homes with coal but now face skyrocketing prices.

News story www.fnarena.com

Food Delivery & The Post-Lockdown Blues - FNArena

Australian food delivery start-ups are struggling to raise funds as appetite for takeaways fades

News story notesfrompoland.com

Ukrainian refugees fill gaps in Polish labour market but risk getting stuck in low-skilled jobs

Around 160,000 Ukrainian refugees have begun working in Poland, but their talents should not be wasted.

News story notesfrompoland.com

Polish government blames soaring inflation on Russia's war, but that’s only part of the story

Polish PM Mateusz Morawiecki and the central bank head Adam Glapiński blame the war in Ukraine for the rise of inflation to double-digit levels. But economists say the situation was getting out of control before the war.

News story notesfrompoland.com

Influx of Ukrainian refugees stokes housing shortage in Poland

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, almost 3 million people have fled across the border in Poland, and it is estimated that the majority remain in the country. This has further pushed up already record-high rental prices, fuelled by inflation and high energy bills.

News story wbj.pl

WHAT DOES WAR MEAN FOR POLAND?

SANCTIONS AGAINST RUSSIA OVER THE WAR IN UKRAINE HAVE HIT ITS ECONOMY HARD, BUT THE CONSEQUENCES WILL EXTEND BEYOND THE TWO COUNTRIES. BY ANNA RZHEVKINA

News story kafkadesk.org

As Poland calls for help, Gdańsk volunteers work day and night to support Ukrainian refugees

As more and more Ukrainian refugees cross to border into Poland, cities like Gdansk struggle to accommodate and integrate everyone in need.

News story kafkadesk.org

Blame-game continues as Poles face sky-high gas prices - Kafkadesk

Poland has long been seeking to diversify gas supplies as its long-term contract with Russian state giant Gazprom is scheduled to expire at the end of 2022.

News story notesfrompoland.com

In Poland, house prices continue to boom despite pandemic

When the pandemic began, many believed it would reverse Poland’s rapid rise in house prices. Instead, they have continued to grow at one of the fastest rates in the EU, and now often rival those found in western Europe. The government’s new economic programme, which seeks to help families buy property, could further stoke the market.

News story www.reuters.com

Yandex takes more control of Russian venture with Uber in $1 bln deal

Russian internet giant Yandex said on Tuesday it would buy Uber's stakes in their joint foodtech, delivery and self-driving businesses, and increase its stake in their ride-hailing joint venture as part of a $1 billion deal.

News story wbj.pl

POINTS OF CONTENTION

Poland’s rapid economic growth and development is a success story, which could have not happened without the European Union’s support. However, latterly, the Central and Eastern European nation has been at loggerheads with the EU. BY ANNA RZHEVKINA

News story www.reuters.com

Russia's richest woman rules out parting with a slice of the Wildberries pie

Tatyana Bakalchuk is a rarity, a dotcom billionaire uninterested in outside capital or a stock market listing.

News story notesfrompoland.com

As the pandemic boosts its thriving outsourcing sector, Poland looks to offer higher-value services

Poland has grown into one of Europe’s largest outsourcing centres, thanks to a well-educated and relatively cheap workforce, attractive location, and clear legal frameworks. But now the country wants to develop into higher-value services. As international firms increasingly move towards remote work and seek out more savings, post-pandemic trends could speed up this transition.