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I am a researcher and journalist focused on culture, exploring oral traditions, local customs, and memory in Gilan and the broader region. My work combines qualitative interviews with community storytelling to highlight regional cultural heritage and social challenges. I have experience coordinating public engagement and fundraising for development projects, teaching, content creation, and translating intercultural narratives. I am fluent in Russian, Persian, English, and Gilaki, and I love connecting people through storytelling, literacy initiatives, and collaborative projects with NGOs.…I am a researcher and journalist focused on culture, exploring oral traditions, local customs, and memory in Gilan and the broader region. My work combines qualitative interviews with community storytelling to highlight regional cultural heritage and social challenges. I have experience coordinating public engagement and fundraising for development projects, teaching, content creation, and translating intercultural narratives. I am fluent in Russian, Persian, English, and Gilaki, and I love connecting people through storytelling, literacy initiatives, and collaborative projects with NGOs.

Somayeh BabazadehJ lidani

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I am a researcher and journalist focused on culture, exploring oral traditions, local customs, and memory in Gilan and the broader region. My work combines qualitative interviews with community storytelling to highlight regional cultural heritage and social challenges. I have experience coordinating public engagement and fundraising for development projects, teaching, content creation, and translating intercultural narratives. I am fluent in Russian, Persian, English, and Gilaki, and I love connecting people through storytelling, literacy initiatives, and collaborative projects with NGOs.…I am a researcher and journalist focused on culture, exploring oral traditions, local customs, and memory in Gilan and the broader region. My work combines qualitative interviews with community storytelling to highlight regional cultural heritage and social challenges. I have experience coordinating public engagement and fundraising for development projects, teaching, content creation, and translating intercultural narratives. I am fluent in Russian, Persian, English, and Gilaki, and I love connecting people through storytelling, literacy initiatives, and collaborative projects with NGOs.

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I am a researcher and journalist focused on culture, exploring oral traditions, local customs, and memory in Gilan and the broader region. My work combines qualitative interviews with community storytelling to highlight regional cultural heritage and social challenges.

I have experience coordinating public engagement and fundraising for development projects, teaching, content creation, and translating intercultural narratives. I am fluent in Russian, Persian, English, and Gilaki, and I love connecting people through storytelling, literacy initiatives, and collaborative projects with NGOs.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Persian

Fluent

Russian

Advanced

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Analytical Journalist at Local Magazine (Cultural & Social focus)

January 1, 2025 - Present

Conducted interviews and collected qualitative data from local communities. Prepared analytical reports on cultural, social, artistic, and political issues. Produced articles to raise awareness of regional cultural heritage and social challenges. Explored oral traditions, local customs, and cultural memory.

Public Engagement and Fundraising Coordinator at Hami Association (NGO)

December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Event Planning: Develop plans and organize events to engage the public and potential donors. Donor Relations: Build and maintain relationships with donors and sponsors, encouraging ongoing and increased support. Fundraising Strategy: Create and implement strategies to maximize fundraising efforts from both individuals and companies. Report Preparation: Prepare and present reports to donors, providing updates on project progress and impact. Project Coordination: Oversee the planning, budgeting, and execution of school-building projects and educational programs in deprived areas of Iran.

Teacher at Roud Neshin Institute

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021

Teaching primary school students.

Content Creator at The commercial department of Setareh Sobh Newspaper

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020

Developing and revising website content. Russian translator for virtual networks, conducting correspondence and negotiations with foreign companies.

Analytical Journalist at Local Magazine

January 1, 2025 - Present

Translator and Content Contributor at Gile Gheseh Group

January 1, 2025 - Present

Translated and adapted children’s stories into Gileki. Performed storytelling sessions in Gileki for children. Produced podcasts and videos to promote regional folklore and oral storytelling.

Content Writer / Reporter at Mahak NGO

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025

Produced content and wrote reports from meetings and events. Documented activities and initiatives for internal and public use.