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From English into Russian/Belarusian (into my mother tongue) From Russian/Belarusian/Ukrainian into English (language of habitual use). Simultaneous/whisper, consecutive and ad hoc interpreting for businesses, agencies and individuals.

I specialise mainly in legal and commercial subjects. In the past three years I have gained considerable experience in the automomotive industry, travelling in Russia with a major British engineering company, developing their business in Russia.

I provide language support for British businessmen on trips to Russia and Russian delegations in the UK

As a trained Public Service Interpreter I provide services for:

• The Police
• Legal firms
• Crown and Magistrates Courts
• Immigration services
• Tribunal services
• Health Authorities

I have substantial experience in Telephone Interpreting for Language Line, EITI, Migrant Helpline and numerous Health authorities

I also provide 3 way telephone conference interpreting for companies and individuals.

I translate technical and commercial texts from English into Russian and from English into Belarusian. I translate legal contracts, commercial proposals, terms of business, brochures, web-sites, press releases, user manuals, PowerPoint presentations and other correspondence on a daily basis.

I have been translating professionally since 1993 and I can handle many technical subjects.

Specialisations:

• Legal - Criminal Law, Civil Law, Immigration, Legal Documentation, Contracts
• Banking and Finance - Export Finance, International Trade, Loan and Trade Agreements
• Corporate Affairs - Company Annual Reports, Business Plans, Financial Accounts, Credit Rating Reports, Tender Documentation
• Medical & Pharmaceutical, Health
• Automotive

I proofread all my translations thoroughly before returning them to you. I use an extensive number of technical reference books and on-line searches to make sure that your specialist translations are of the highest quality. I shall contact you for clarifications if I need them.

I use electronic translation memory systems which allow me to build up my client translation databases and specialist terms. Every sentence I translate is kept in my TM database. This enables a better quality, more accurate and consistent translation every time a client needs a new translation or an update of a previously translated manual, brochure or technical proposal. Using electronic translation memory can save money and time.

It is always a good idea to have your texts revised or proofread, especially ones that have been translated in Eastern Europe. Translators there are often very competent but they are generally academically taught and do not necessarily have the same feel for the language as someone who lives and works in England.

The correct style, awareness of cultural sensitivities and modern expressions are all things that are worth double-checking before sending a mailshot or publishing a brochure. It will save you money in the long run.

Russian grammar is very complicated. I have seen a lot of translations with very poor punctuation, which dramatically undermines the quality and presentation of the document.

I also provide:

• Transcription and translation of audiotapes, and translation of documents over the telephone.
• Certified and/or notarised translation of documents*.

*Documents which usually require certification and/or notarisation: diplomas; school certificates; transcripts; student records; birth, marriage, divorce certificates, and many others. Please check with the organisation that requested the translated document whether the document requires certification and/or notarisation.

Russian Tuition is my passion. Please see my Russian Tuition page for more details.