Visit RFE/RL Headquarters

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A visit to RFE/RL can be a great way to learn about international broadcasting.

We are exited about the possibility of your group visiting our headquarters in Prague. The following options are available:

Group Visits
Our visitor’s program offers a rare peek behind the scenes: introductory briefings about the work of our organization, Q&A sessions with our international journalists on a wide range of issues, and a glimpse into our radio studios' broadcasting to far-flung places such as Iran or Afghanistan.

We offer group visits in English, Czech, and Russian. A visit typically takes 60-90 minutes and can be tailored according to each visitor's interest. There are no admission costs.

Reservations need to be made 4 weeks in advance. Please complete this registration form and e-mail it to our outreach coordinator Larisa Balanovskaya (balanovskayal@rferl.org).

[download registration form for group visit]

A Day With RFE/RL
RFE/RL offers communications, journalism, and international relations students the opportunity to spend a day devoted to hands-on journalism at our new Prague headquarters. The day’s program includes introductory briefings about the work of our organization, Q&A sessions with our international journalists on a wide range of issues, training opportunities with our journalism training department, interactive experience working in small groups with our journalists, participation in our daily editorial meetings, and a rare glimpse into our broadcasting studios as they go live on the air. The agenda can be shaped according to your group's particular interests. (learn more)

The program will take approximately 6 hours (10am – 4pm) and is conducted in English. Students will need to have a good working knowledge of the language to take full advantage of the program. There are no costs involved for the students.

Reservations for "A Day With RFE/RL" need to be made 2-3 months in advance. Please complete this registration form and e-mail it to our outreach coordinator Larisa Balanovskaya (balanovskayal@rferl.org).

[download registration form for "A Day With RFE/RL"]

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Still have questions? Please contact RFE/RL outreach coordinator Larisa Balanovskaya at balanovskayal@rferl.org.

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Testimonials: What They're Saying About Us

"Thank you very much for the informative presentation which you gave to the 19 students on the USC Annenberg International Communication Studies program. Every student learned a great deal and gained valuable insight from the visit." -- Gordan Sables, Ph.D., Annenberg Faculty ICS Program

"I would like to extend my sincerest gratitude to you for taking the time to show my classmates and I around Radio Free Europe last week. The tour was informative and refreshing. The conviction of the workers at RFE to their work is an example for us all...The tour of RFE was the highlight of my experience in Prague." -- Raymond A. Gill III, University of Richmond

"On behalf of my entire family, I want to thank you for sharing your day with us during our recent visit to Prague. My father mentioned that your generous explanation and tour was the highlight of our trip. That is saying a lot, since we all agreed that we had a fabulous visit to Prague’s concert halls [and] museums...We have mentioned RFE to everyone at work, school, other family members and our US representatives. We wish you well!" -- Sally Malanga, New Jersey, USA

"Just wanted to say how much we enjoyed and appreciated the visit to RFE. It really struck a chord with the students, one of whom seriously intends to send in his c.v. and beg for an internship. In short, it was one of the high points of our stay here." -- Yvonne Howell, University of Richmond