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Violeta Zhelyazkova. Photo: (c) Violeta Zhelyazkova
Violeta Zhelyazkova. Photo: (c) Violeta Zhelyazkova

Violeta Zhelyazkova

(Intern)
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High school: Graduated from Second English Language School, Sofia, in 2009.


At present: Student at Sofia University ‘St. Kliment Ohridski’, Faculty of Biology, degree program Molecular Biology.

Projects:
Monitoring of Bat Populations in Bulgaria 2010
European Bat Night 2010 — Sofia, Ruse, Vratsa
Youth Environmental Camp ‘Atanasovsko Ezero Lake 2010’
Environmental Camp ‘Madzarovo 2010’
Youth Forum ‘Kartali 2009 and 2010’
European Bat Night — 2008, 2009 — Sofia
Speleological expedition in Albania ‘Maja Arapit Cave 2009’
Speleological expedition in Ukraine ‘Crystal Cave 2009’
Participation in many speleological expeditions in Bulgaria

Languages: English — excellent, Russian — good, Spanish — good

Qualifications: Completion of courses in speleology ‘Caver’ and ‘Scientific and applied methods of cartography of caves and chasms’, courses ‘Water rescue’, ‘Open water diver’, ‘Basic training in climbing and mountaineering’.

Interests and hobby: Speleology, mountaineering, diving, dancing.

Love: Reading poetry under the stars.

Dislike: Superficial conversations.

Why did I become an intern at the NMNHS? — For me, biology is a love, passion and a way of life. My work at the museum gives me not only a basis for professional development, but also a chance to share my enthusiasm — moreover, in a team of friends.