Profile

From Moscow originally, eight years of working in the United Kingdom, currently based in Frankfurt-Main, Germany. Language qualifications obtained in Moscow and in the UK. Two linguistic degrees, PhD. Over 20 years' experience as an interpreter and language trainer. Founder member of Russian Language in Belfast.

Memberships

The German Federal Association of Interpreters and Translators (BDÜ)

Qualifications

Certificate in Interpreting within the Criminal Justice System, NOCN, the UK

Community Interpreting Certificate, NOCN, the UK

Postgraduate Diploma in Translation, Moscow State Linguistic University

PhD, Institute of Russian Language at Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow

MA, Russian Language Department of Moscow State Pedagogical University

English Russian Interpreting Services

I hold a translator degree from Moscow State Linguistic University followed by interpreter certificates obtained in the UK. I offer simultaneous and consecutive English and Russian interpreting services to corporate and private clients alike. My interpreting skills are based on extensive practical experience gained as a full-time Russian English public sector interpreter in the United Kingdom, as well as in large international projects carried out by organisations and private companies. My subject areas include Medicine, Pharmacy, Technology, Construction, Chemistry, Oil & Gas, Business/Commerce, Legal, Education, Politics, Art. Because of my academic and professional background I am able to work myself in any new topic in the shortest time.

As a professional interpreter and member of the German Federal Association of Interpreters and Translators (BDÜ) I adhere to the Code of Professional Conduct: I interpret to the best of my knowledge and guarantee utmost confidentiality of my services. My interpreting assignments cover Frankfurt–Main area, Berlin and other parts of Germany. Please contact me for further information.

Language Training

I am a native Russian speaker with MA from Russian Language Department of Moscow State Pedagogical University and PhD from Institute of Russian Language at Russian Academy of Sciences.

My Russian lessons are specifically designed to meet client requirements. 

    Extensive experience in teaching following classes
  • All levels from beginner to advanced
  • General language courses
  • Specialised trainings, e.g:
    • Russian for professional purposes
    • Preparation for Russian examinations and tests
    • Russian History
    • Russian Cultural History

Clients include private individuals, business people, companies and educational establishments located in Russia, U.K. and Germany.

No matter what your needs are - learning Russian for private or business reasons, a quick language course for an upcoming trip or in-depth tutoring for a proficiency level - everyone is very welcome.

Please contact me for further information.

References

English Russian Interpreting References

The UK ministries and departments
Health and Social Care Department
Department of Employment and Learning
Department of Education
Northern Ireland Court Service
Social Security Agency

European bodies
Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)

Private companies
Engineering and technology companies
Pharmaceutical companies
Commercial companies
Banks

Film festivals
Russian Film Festival in Berlin
Go East Film Festival

Teaching References

In-company classes: German Film Institute, KFW, BP, Allen & Overy, CSBF, Freshfileds and Linklaters & Alliance
Languages centres in Moscow, in Germany and UK
Queens University, UK
Moscow Technical University of Communication and Informatics
Peoples Friendship University, Moscow