Published journalismKloop Media · 2023
Protest in Ak-Suu: Rape Suspect Returned to Custody After Public Outcry
Reporting on the public outcry in Ak-Suu and the decision to return a rape suspect to custody.
Read published story (Russian)Journalist · Multimedia Storyteller · Researcher
NagimaBolotbekova
I am a journalist, multimedia storyteller and researcher from Kyrgyzstan, currently studying Journalism and Strategic Communication at Northwestern University in Qatar, with a minor in Media and Politics.
Explore selected journalismPolitics, human rights, culture, diplomacy and social change across Central Asia and the Gulf.
01 / Selected work
Stories with
people at the centre.
University courseworkJOUR 301 · 2026
How Kyrgyzstan's Ambassador to Qatar Humanizes Foreign Policy
A profile of Kyrgyzstan’s ambassador to Qatar and the everyday work of supporting Kyrgyz citizens abroad.
Read courseworkUniversity courseworkJOUR 301 · 2026
Dubai Chocolate: How a Viral Dessert Reshaped a Supply Chain
Reporting from Doha on how a viral dessert changed demand for pistachios and kataifi across the Gulf and Central Asia.
Read coursework02 / Photojournalism
In the frame.
My journalism combines reporting, interviews, research, photography and multimedia storytelling.
The First F1H2O Grand Prix in Central Asia
Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan · 2026
Athletes perform during the opening of the UIM F1H2O Grand Prix of Kyrgyzstan on Lake Issyk-Kul.
Photograph: Nagima Bolotbekova
Fishermen at Dawn
Doha, Qatar · 2025
Two Witnesses
Doha, Qatar · 2025
03 / Moving image
A different
kind of storytelling.
Short Narrative Film
20 Candles
A short narrative film following a young woman confronting creative doubt, perfectionism, artistic identity and the uncertainty of entering adulthood.
Nagima Bolotbekova — Director, Editor, Cast
Video Interview
Inside the Yale Young Global Scholars Experience
An original interview with a Georgetown University student discussing his experience at Yale Young Global Scholars.
Nagima Bolotbekova — Interviewer, Producer
Watch the interview on YouTube04 / About
Curiosity.
With purpose.
I have also worked with Kyrgyz Public Broadcasting Corporation producing stories for international audiences.
I am especially interested in stories that connect large political and social developments with the everyday experiences of people.
Education
Northwestern University in Qatar
Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Strategic Communication
Minor: Media and Politics
Expected May 2028 · GPA 3.8
Selected experience
- Aug 2026 — Present
Research Assistant to Prof. Christina M. Paschyn
Northwestern University in Qatar
- May 2025 — Aug 2025
Journalist Intern
Kyrgyz Public Broadcasting Corporation
- Jul 2023 — Jan 2024
Journalism Intern
Kloop Media
Research contributions
Historical research contribution · 2023
Remembering the Victims: Research on the Stalinist Repressions in Kyrgyzstan
Esimde Historical Platform
Archival research · Historical source analysis · Document verification · Digital storytelling
Nagima Bolotbekova — Historical research · Archival review · Fact verification · Preparation of public-facing educational content
Ongoing research
Northwestern University in Qatar Faculty Research
Northwestern University in Qatar
Faculty research on female soldiers in the Russian-Ukrainian War, gender, media representation and women's experiences in military service.
Nagima Bolotbekova — Research Assistant