INTRODUCTION
My name is Svetlana. I am a Russian translator and teacher. I was born in Russia where I received my school and higher education. In 2002 I moved to France to pursue my studies, and finally in 2008 I came to Montreal, Canada. I enjoy freedom of living in a multicultural society where I can speak English and French every day.
I adore languages: it is truly my passion. Learning and teaching are also a part of my life. I fluently speak 4 languages, and I'm glad to use and transmit my knowledge to others. I'm curious about other people which was always helpful in learning about different cultures.
Being a linguist is truly my calling. I love playing with words: finding synonyms, right words or descriptions, being as precise as possible, transmit ideas, being able to understand someone's character, analyzing people's behaviour - which naturally leads to history, arts, culture, habits, phychology, and philosophy. All is connected!
I adore languages: it is truly my passion. Learning and teaching are also a part of my life. I fluently speak 4 languages, and I'm glad to use and transmit my knowledge to others. I'm curious about other people which was always helpful in learning about different cultures.
Being a linguist is truly my calling. I love playing with words: finding synonyms, right words or descriptions, being as precise as possible, transmit ideas, being able to understand someone's character, analyzing people's behaviour - which naturally leads to history, arts, culture, habits, phychology, and philosophy. All is connected!
DIPLOMAS
- Master's degree ("Master") in Languages & International Trade (University Rennes II, France) completed in 2005; majors in English and Russian Commercial Studies and Marketing; specialization in Central and Eastern European Studies;
- Bachelor's degree ("Maîtrise") in Applied Foreign Languages (University of Caen, France) completed in 2004; majors in English, Italian, Russian, Law (contracts) and Marketing;
- "Licence" in Applied Foreign Languages, majors in English, French, Italian, Russian (University of Caen, France), completed in 2003;
- Research thesis on the role of background vocabulary in French Literature, cross-cultural references & text analysis;
- Master's degree in Linguistics (State Pedagogical University of Voronezh, Russia), completed in 2000 with Honors; majors in French and English;
- Bachelor's degree in Humanities (State Pedagogical University of Voronezh, Russia), completed in 1999 with Honors.
EXPERIENCE
- Freelance translator for translation agencies in Europe, Canada and U.S.A. (2000-present);
- Legal and administrative assistant in law firms and private companies in Montreal, Quebec (2005-2015);
- Marketing consultant at Quadrium France (B2B consulting firm): market research, evaluation of business opportunities on Russian and Eastern European markets, product analysis for different markets (promotion, advertising, cultural references) (2005);
- Regional representative for Seldico Russia (LVMH Group) - official distributor of Chrisian Dior, Guerlain, Givenchy, Kenzo and Lalique perfumes on the Russian market: supervising of 8 boutiques in 4 Russian cities (sales, planning of promotions, advertising, annual/monthly turnover, translation of brochures and training of personnel) (2000-2002).
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
Literature, History, Psychology, Arts, Fashion
Digital Photography, Travelling
Digital Photography, Travelling