Funny surnames exist in every language. However, even if a name isn't funny in Russian, it may sound embarrassing when transliterated in

It is reassuring that some organisations, which use interpreters on a regular basis, train and issue guidelines for their staff to follow wh

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

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

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

Certain points raised at this lecture on translation technology relate to translators' fears, ethics and paradoxes. Is post-editing inev

As professional translators and interpreters, we are obliged to observe confidentiality in all of the work we do, whether we translate your

I am delighted at the Guardian’s clarification this week about the use of the terms Translator and Interpreter: “One article ( Merkel...

A fantastic networking opportunity to share experience, discuss professional plans and ideas, analyse things which work and which need impro

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

Numerous books have been written and dozens of courses designed for interpreters, but times are changing and so should our approach to the w

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

Our clients say Talk Russian can deliver a professional service with a quick turnaround, at a reasonable price. It's no surprise that ou

Our work in genealogy translation is not limited to civil status records written in Russian originating from Poland before the Russian Revol

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

Panellists representing companies working with Russia gave informal but honest first-hand opinions on the key factors of success. Constant c

Language gadgets, a touchy subject for many professional linguists, appeared in the spotlight of The Gadget Show on Channel 5 this week. And

The bottom line is technology is there to help us and it’s difficult to name an industry these days where technology is not present. But eve

To most people nationality is equal to citizenship, but not for Russians. The fact that you are Russian can indicate that you a citizen of R

What should your market research include before you make a decision to export? Apart from the obvious things such as learning about the targ