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Translating Trump
Political observers believe that one of the things which brought Trump to power is his simplicity and approachability. We analyse his langua
Yelena McCafferty
May 2, 20176 min read
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Legalised translations
Translations can be legalised if they are certified by a solicitor or notary public. We complete the translation, certify it so it's rea
Yelena McCafferty
Apr 23, 20172 min read
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Growth resumes for Russian fashion market
Russians have a reputation for their love of fashion and they enjoy dressing up. What's the current outlook for exporters looking to ent
Yelena McCafferty
Apr 6, 20172 min read
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О переводе официальных российских документов
При переводе документов необходимо учитывать принятое правописание ФИО, проставленные штампы, поскольку заверенный перевод - это подтвержден
Yelena McCafferty
Feb 5, 20172 min read
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Can you keep a name secret?
Funny surnames exist in every language. However, even if a name isn't funny in Russian, it may sound embarrassing when transliterated in
Yelena McCafferty
Jan 16, 20172 min read
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User-Friendly
It is reassuring that some organisations, which use interpreters on a regular basis, train and issue guidelines for their staff to follow wh
Yelena McCafferty
Dec 19, 20164 min read
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Public Holidays in Russia in 2017
Russia has a totally different calendar of public holidays and in this article we explore each of them, including how it affects a working w
Yelena McCafferty
Dec 16, 20161 min read
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How I tested Skype Translator in Russian
There is a long way for Skype to go to become a proper solution, in its current form it would create more misunderstanding or disagreement t
Yelena McCafferty
Nov 8, 20162 min read
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Interpreters: part and parcel of police interviews
From the moment an allegation is made to the police to the moment the case has been processed, interpreters are an integral element of the c
Yelena McCafferty
Oct 8, 20164 min read
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Musings on Critique of Contemporary Translation Technology
Certain points raised at this lecture on translation technology relate to translators' fears, ethics and paradoxes. Is post-editing inev
Yelena McCafferty
Sep 23, 20162 min read
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Non-disclosure and confidentiality
As professional translators and interpreters, we are obliged to observe confidentiality in all of the work we do, whether we translate your
Yelena McCafferty
Aug 2, 20162 min read
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Class Act
I am delighted at the Guardian’s clarification this week about the use of the terms Translator and Interpreter: “One article ( Merkel...
Yelena McCafferty
Jul 26, 20161 min read
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Institute of Translation and Interpreting celebrates its 30th anniversary
A fantastic networking opportunity to share experience, discuss professional plans and ideas, analyse things which work and which need impro
Yelena McCafferty
Jun 12, 20161 min read
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Raising awareness about what we do
There are so many things we can do to educate the general public about what we do as translators/interpreters. Here is a report about a hand
Yelena McCafferty
May 16, 20163 min read
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The Value Chain
Numerous books have been written and dozens of courses designed for interpreters, but times are changing and so should our approach to the w
Yelena McCafferty
May 3, 20164 min read
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Exporting to Russia and Eurasian Economic Union
The Russian market is very promising as long as you do your research, get specialist advice and do preparation work. UK experts are on hand
Yelena McCafferty
Apr 30, 20163 min read
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What makes you choose Talk Russian? Survey results
Our clients say Talk Russian can deliver a professional service with a quick turnaround, at a reasonable price. It's no surprise that ou
Yelena McCafferty
Mar 1, 20162 min read
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The hidden side of public service interpreting
Public service interpreting is a vital job. With that come certain hazards and risks. You come across people of all walks of life, distresse
Yelena McCafferty
Feb 12, 20162 min read
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Family Matters
Our work in genealogy translation is not limited to civil status records written in Russian originating from Poland before the Russian Revol
Yelena McCafferty
Jan 24, 20166 min read
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Public Holidays in Russia in 2016
If there is a specific holiday you would like to know the history of, e.g. Unity Day or International Women's Day etc, contact us on 020
Yelena McCafferty
Dec 9, 20152 min read
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