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Member of the Business Council of the SAN University in Warsaw

Krzysztof Czubaszek is a multifaceted scholar and cultural leader.

• Education:

  • Graduated in Polish Philology from the University of Warsaw (1998).
  • Completed postgraduate studies in Social Communication and Media (Institute of Literary Research, PAN, 2003).
  • Earned a doctorate in Humanities (History Institute, KUL, 2006).
  • Pursued managerial postgraduate studies for creators and cultural animators (Faculty of Management, University of Warsaw, 2011).

• Career:

  • Author of numerous press articles and several books, Czubaszek has extensively researched the Jewish community of Łuków and popularized the works of Jules Verne.
  • He is affiliated with the Finkler Institute of Holocaust Research (Bar-Ilan University, Israel).
  • Founder and President of the Polish Jules Verne Society and member of prominent international Verne-related organizations.
  • Served as Deputy Mayor (2012–2015) and Mayor (2017–2019) of Warsaw’s Śródmieście District.
  • Since 2021, he has directed the Ursynów Cultural Center "Alternatives" in Warsaw.

• Awards and Honors:
  Czubaszek’s work has earned him numerous accolades, including:

  • The Gold Honor Badge of the Society of Friends of Warsaw,
  • The Honor Badge of the President of Warsaw Stefan Starzyński,
  • Medals recognizing his dedication to preserving historical memory and supporting veteran organizations.

He was also a nominee for the "Złote Skrzydła – Person of the Year 2017" award by Tygodnik Siedlecki.