Elina Safronova Azaria
London
Summary
Experiencing dual nationality in two states shaped by prolonged war — Israel and Russia — I am deeply interested in the study of peaceful foreign policy and promotion of social sustainability. I am an enthusiastic International Relations student in my penultimate year with strong theoretical foundation in the discipline. Building on practical experience gained through a research fellowship and election-related work, I am keen to begin my career in global organisations and support global development efforts.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Writer and Editor
Women & Politics Society KCL
London
2025.09 - 2026.02
- Wrote and edited analytical commentary, linking contemporary political events to feminist political theory while coordinating with the editorial team on timely topics, revisions, and social media promotion.
Undergraduate Research Fellow
Chinese University Hong Kong, Department of Legal Studies
Hong Kong
2025.06 - 2025.09
- Focused on how BRI infrastructure can produce technical, institutional, and economic dependence in Kazakhstan.
- Critically analysed information within a highly censored environment.
- Consumed large volumes of reading in a short period and extracted relevant data from legal documentation.
- Demonstrated independent project management by planning a reading schedule, managing notes, and delivering long-form writing to deadline.
Field Organiser
Moscow Municipal Elections Team, Dmitry Kisiev Headquarters
Moscow
2024.06 - 2024.10
- Assisted an independent candidate with a strong commitment to democratic principles into public office.
- Trained, coordinated, and managed day-to-day field activities while motivating volunteers.
- Built and maintained Excel tracking systems to log door-to-door outreach, contact history, and field activity.
- Categorised voter responses to support targeted follow-ups and data-driven outreach strategies.
Volunteer Outreach & Staff Writer
Boris Nadezhdin Presidential Campaign
Moscow
2023.12 - 2024.02
- Boris Nadezhdin - the only anti-war candidate who mobilised over 200,000 citizens across Russia to sign in support of his candidacy. Although he was eventually denied registration, he became a significant figure in the Russian opposition movement and a challenge to the Putin’s government.
- Conducted street outreach in Russia by introducing the candidate, explaining key campaign objectives, and collecting voter contacts.
- Promoted to Staff Writer, working remotely from London alongside full-time university studies.
- Produced campaign content, including educational posts on democratic electoral culture and institutions in Russia.
- Created fundraising posts to support campaign mobilisation and donations.
Education
Bachelor of International Relations -
King's College London
London 2024.01 - 1 2027
Foundation Year - Political Science
King's College London
2023.01 - 1 2024
High School Diploma - Computer Science track
Shevah Mofet High School
Tel Aviv, Israel 2015.01 - 1 2023
Skills
- Qualitative research
- Quantitative analysis
- Literature review
- Policy analysis
- Comparative politics
- Editing & proofreading
- International relations theory
- Data collection & coding
- Survey design
- Interviewing
- Geopolitical risk analysis
- Statistical tools (Excel, SPSS/Stata)
- Academic & policy writing
- Translation (Russian English)
- Translation (Hebrew English)
Languages
Russian – Native
English – Fluent
Hebrew – B2
French – A2
Selected Projects
Research Project: Genocide Law and Preventive Justice 2025, Analysed the 2024 ICJ provisional measures ruling under the Genocide Convention, focusing on legal limitations of international court in enforcing humanitarian protection. Also, evaluated the role of state rhetoric in shaping genocide adjudication and preventive justice., Belt and Road Initiative and Dependency in Kazakhstan 2024, Took part in a broader research project under the supervision of Bryan Druzin on China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and dependency dynamics of participant states. Examined the political economy of Chinese investment in Kazakhstan, focusing on how governance arrangements and contractual terms shape state autonomy.
Timeline
Writer and Editor
Women & Politics Society KCL
2025.09 - 2026.02
Undergraduate Research Fellow
Chinese University Hong Kong, Department of Legal Studies
2025.06 - 2025.09
Field Organiser
Moscow Municipal Elections Team, Dmitry Kisiev Headquarters
2024.06 - 2024.10
Bachelor of International Relations -
King's College London
2024.01 - 1 2027
Volunteer Outreach & Staff Writer
Boris Nadezhdin Presidential Campaign
2023.12 - 2024.02
Foundation Year - Political Science
King's College London
2023.01 - 1 2024
High School Diploma - Computer Science track
Shevah Mofet High School
2015.01 - 1 2023