Teachers

Angelique Antonova

28 March 2018|

Angelique Antonova is Director of the St. Petersburg School of Conference Interpreting and Translation, Herzen University. She graduated from Herzen University in 1997, majoring in Philology. Simultaneously she obtained a major in Global Economics from the St. Petersburg State University. She began to practice translation and inter-cultural communication during her student years. She earned her Ph.D. with a dissertation on Russian Orthodox Church terminology in original English texts and dictionaries, which she developed under the supervision of Prof. Victor Kabakchi, a recognized expert on inter-cultural communication. She has taught at Herzen University since 1997. She has authored over 50 papers on inter-cultural communication and translation and edited a number of joint publications on the training of translators and interpreters. Angelique Antonova also has experience working as an in-house and freelance translator, interpreter and editor with Russian, English, and German. In 2008, she followed her passion for developing young talent and became Deputy Director of the St. Petersburg School of Interpreting and Translation at Herzen University. In the period of 2017 – 2021 she was also Deputy Head of the Strategic Centre for the Promotion of Translator and Interpreter Training, Russian Academy of Education. An accredited UN external contract translaator since 2011.

Liang Cuizhen

29 March 2016|

Teaches practical course of Chinese as a seconв foreign language.

Sergey Afonin

28 March 2016|

Teaches translation from English into Russian.

Tatiana Maruschenko

27 March 2016|

Teaches consecutive interpreting from French into Russian.

Boris Pogodin

25 March 2016|

Teaches simultaneous conference interpreting in accordance with topics and requirements set by the UN, from English, French and Spanish into Russian; as well as a course of intitutional translation from English and French into Russian.

Maria Tolstaya

24 March 2016|

Teaches consecutive interpreting (Spanish).

Yuri Shashkov

23 March 2016|

Teaches interpreting (Spanish).

Andrey Chitine

23 March 2016|

Languages Russian: Native

English: Professional level
German: Professional level

Main translation areas*

  • Health, safety and environment,
  • Pharmaceutical products,
  • Industrial manufacturing,
  • Resource Mining (incl. Oil and Gas)

Education:

  • 1997-2002: Russia, St. Petersburg State University , Philological Faculty, Department of German Philology
  • 01.10.1999-30.09.2001: Germany, guest student at University of Bremen
    Major: German studies / Electives: International economic relations
  • Various professional training courses (computers/IT, translation and interpretation, technical, etc.)

Experience:

  • 16.12.2009 – Present time: Full time freelance translator,
  • 01.01.2010 – Present time: Trainer at St. Petersburg School of Conference Interpreting and Translation, Herzen University (designed a course on CAT tools and technologies for translators),
  • 10.11.1998 – 15.12.2009: Part time freelance translator/interpreter
  • 01.09.2009 – 15.12.2009: Plus Translation Company , lead project manager, translator, reviewer/proofreader,
  • 17.12.2003 – 31.08.2009: PROMT Company , SAP Localization Project Manager, SAP Lead Translator, SAP Localization Project Power User,
  • 01.07.2002-19.08.2003: Representation of German Association of Public Universities in the Russian Federation , translator/interpreter in Adult Education and Lifelong Learning fields,
  • 14.06.1993-03.07.1997: Karina Ltd., Russia, translator/interpreter,
  • 02.12.1990-0606.1993: Vektor Ltd., Russia, translator/interpreter.

PC skills/Software:

Advanced user of Windows, MS Office and other common software. Various translation memory and terminology software (CAT tools): SDL Studio, memoQ, Across, Passolo etc.; DTP (mainly InDesign).

Some testimonials:

  •  Synergium : A reliable partner, prompt in communication, friendly, good as a specialist of his subject and also as a linguist. We will certainly work with you again!
  • Kickwords Limited : I was amazed by Andrey’s responsiveness, professionalism and accuracy. Assisted us on an urgent job (technical) and delivered as per deadline. We strongly recommend using his services.
  • Mutscheller High-Tech Translation : Highly professional – Top-quality results, punctual and reliable service, and very friendly. A pleasure to work with!
  • Gogolin & Co. KG : Always helpful, highly flexible, excellent technical knowledge and very pleasant personal contact. Looking forward to cooperating with you on future projects.

Ekaterina Shutova

22 March 2016|

Teaches consecutive and simultaneous interpreting along with the course “Interpreting as a Career”.

Oksana Yakimenko

21 March 2016|

Teaches legal and economic translation from English into Russian.