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Nagima Bolotbekova

About / Nagima Bolotbekova

Behind the stories.

Journalist · Multimedia Storyteller · Researcher

Nagima Bolotbekova stands beside a Northwestern University in Qatar exhibition stand, holding an event badge.
Nagima Bolotbekova at a Northwestern University in Qatar event.

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.

My recent work has focused on politics, human rights, culture, diplomacy and social change across Central Asia and the Gulf.

My journalism combines reporting, interviews, research, photography and multimedia storytelling.

Alongside my reporting, I work as a Research Assistant at Northwestern University in Qatar, contributing to research on female soldiers in the Russian-Ukrainian War, with a focus on gender, media representation and women's experiences in military service.

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.

01 / Education

A foundation
in journalism.

Degree Education

Northwestern University in Qatar

Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Strategic Communication

Minor: Media and Politics

Additional Academic Programs

Yale Young Global Scholars

Yale University

Languages

  • English — Fluent
  • Russian — Fluent
  • Kyrgyz — Fluent
  • German — A2

02 / Experience

Reporting.
And beyond.

  1. — Present

    Research Assistant to Prof. Christina M. Paschyn

    Northwestern University in Qatar

    Doha, Qatar

    Conduct research and gather source material on female soldiers in the Russian-Ukrainian War, with a focus on gender, media representation, and women’s experiences in military service.

    Identify, review, and organize relevant news coverage, interviews, visual materials, and academic sources to support ongoing faculty research.

  2. —

    Marketing Department Intern

    F1H2O Grand Prix of Kyrgyzstan

    Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan

    Assisted with content creation and digital marketing initiatives across social media and official communication channels.

    Coordinated with media, marketing, and event teams to support branding, audience engagement, and public relations activities.

    Participated in event preparation and on-site marketing operations during race week, supporting media relations and visitor engagement.

  3. —

    Journalist Intern

    Kyrgyz Public Broadcasting Corporation

    Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

    Conducted field reporting and produced multimedia stories on underrepresented local communities.

    Developed English-language content for international audiences using journalism, photography, and digital storytelling.

    Applied research-based reporting and ethical interviewing to document cultural heritage and social issues.

  4. — Present

    Admissions Student Diplomat

    Northwestern University in Qatar

    Doha, Qatar

    Represented Northwestern University at recruitment events and advised prospective students on admissions and academic opportunities.

    Conducted campus tours and introduced academic programs and student life.

  5. —

    Museum Assistant

    Media Majlis Museum

    Doha, Qatar

    Delivered guided tours of permanent and temporary exhibitions on media, culture, and communication.

    Coordinated public-facing museum events and engaged diverse international audiences.

  6. —

    Journalism Intern

    Kloop Media

    Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

    Wrote and edited articles for a democratic media outlet with 160,000+ readers.

    Covered social and political issues using investigative and narrative reporting.

    Collaborated with editors to prepare content for digital publication.

03 / Research

Context.
And inquiry.

Historical research contribution ·

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 faculty 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

04 / Recognition

Academic
distinctions.

  • Dean’s List — Spring 2026

    Northwestern University in Qatar

  • Dean’s List — Spring 2025

    Northwestern University in Qatar

05 / Contact

Get in touch.