BUSINESS INFORMATION

Languages

Registered at the District Court of The Hague, Netherlands, and in the database of the Dutch Ministry of Justice (www.bureaubtv.nl, Wbtv-number 668) as a sworn translator for the language combinations mentioned. Translations into English and Russian are checked by a native speaker, the cost of which is included in my word prices. In addition to translating, other services are abstracting legal texts (legal provisions that are in force, court judgments etc.) researching databases, websites and other sources.

Fields of specialisation

Dutch, Anglo-American, and Russian law. In addition to these specialisations also other subjects may be considered after consultation.

Price and acceptance of commission

Pricing and job acceptance will be finalized after assessment of the text.

Terms of Business

The NGTV Terms of Business apply to all commissions. They will be sent on request.

Diplomas and work experience

• Certificate interpreter and translator Dutch-Russian / Russian-Dutch, State Examination
• Certificate translator Dutch-English / English-Dutch, SNEVT
• Certificate translating course Dutch-English / English-Dutch for qualified translators, Anglo-American and Dutch law (including criminal law)
• Certificate of attendance translating course Dutch-English / English-Dutch for qualified translators, Anglo-American and Dutch law: criminal law
• Master’s Russian Studies (law (thesis), politics, Russia's economy, history; Leiden University)
• Self-employed translator since 1990

Professional affiliations

Member of the Netherlands Society of Interpreters and Translators (NGTV), Leiden, Netherlands

Equipment

IBM-compatible computers (Windows Vista, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows 2000 Professional), laserprinters, fax, scanner, CAT tool: Wordfast

Word-processing

Word Release 2007 (Microsoft Office 2007: Excel 2007, PowerPoint 2007), Word Release 2002, WordPerfect Release 9