Literary and business translation to and from English

I translate between English and Russian for texts where wording carries weight: essays and articles, business correspondence, contracts, and presentation decks. A translation is not a word-for-word swap; it is rewriting the same meaning so that a native reader feels it was written for them. That is why I read the whole piece before I start, decide on its register, and keep that voice steady from the first line to the last.

For literary and editorial work I protect rhythm, imagery and the small turns of phrase that make a text sound human, rather than flattening everything into safe, generic prose. For business and legal documents the priority shifts to precision: consistent terminology, correct handling of names, figures and dates, and formulations that will not create ambiguity if a lawyer or a partner reads them closely. I keep a running glossary for each client so a term is translated the same way across every document.

At this rate I take on a batch of up to roughly six thousand words, delivered proofread and formatted to match your original layout, with tracked comments wherever the source was unclear and I made a considered choice. I include one round of edits after your review, and I am glad to keep a term list so future orders stay consistent with this one. Send the text, tell me who will read it and in what tone, and I will confirm the deadline before I begin.