| Translator's name: | Anna Leonidova |
| Language pair: | English to Russian translator |
| Country of residence: | France |
| Activity: | Active since 2026 |
| Membership status: | Basic member |
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Native Russian language professional, published literary translator, editor, author and multilingual digital-content specialist. Professional English proficiency (IELTS 7.5 / C1) and German B2. Experienced in comparing source meaning with target text, identifying semantic, grammatical, stylistic and tone-related issues, and rewriting content into accurate, natural Russian. Strong background in publishing, literary assessment, international e-commerce content quality and structured remote workflows. Detail-oriented, consistent in applying guidelines and comfortable making independent quality judgments at scale. RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Digital Marketing & Content Manager / Independent Consultant | PocketBook Readers GmbH Remote · International markets (Germany, UK, Spain and France) Nov 2023 - Present Create, edit, localise and quality-check multilingual content for online bookstores, e-reader channels, newsletters and customer communications. Review book metadata, product descriptions, campaign copy and support texts for accuracy, clarity, consistency, tone and market appropriateness. Investigate discrepancies between source data, provider feeds, CMS output and analytics; document findings precisely and coordinate corrections with developers and content partners. Follow detailed operational rules, maintain reliable records and manage high-volume tasks independently in a fully remote environment. Work daily in English and German while providing native-level Russian linguistic judgment and editorial expertise. Freelance Literary Development Consultant | CTC Media / Television & Film Content Remote · Project-based contract Nov 2023 - Present Read and assess fiction for screen adaptation potential, evaluating plot logic, character motivation, tone, audience fit and narrative consistency. Produce concise, accurate synopses and structured written recommendations based on complex source material. Identify ambiguity, factual or chronological inconsistencies, missing context and weak narrative links; explain judgments clearly and consistently. Literary Translator, Editor & Author | Freelance / Publishing Projects English to Russian · Remote Ongoing Translate contemporary English-language literary prose into Russian and perform stylistic editing, copyediting and proofreading. Evaluate translation choices for fidelity, voice, rhythm, register, cultural nuance and naturalness; rewrite passages while preserving intended meaning. Published literary translator, including work by Sally Rooney, with strong command of contemporary dialogue, idiom and narrative voice. Published author recognised by major Russian literary prizes and shortlists, strengthening sensitivity to style, tone and authorial intent. Editor-in-Chief | Livebook Digital publishing platform · Remote / Moscow 2020 - 2023 Set and enforced editorial quality standards for fiction, non-fiction, promotional content and author communications. Edited and approved texts for grammar, coherence, tone, structure, factual integrity and consistency with house style. Managed editorial workflows and contributors, providing precise feedback and ensuring publishable-quality output under deadlines. EDUCATION & LANGUAGES Lomonosov Moscow State University — Diploma in Journalism, with distinction (2001) Russian: Native English: Professional proficiency · IELTS Academic 7.5 / C1 German: Goethe-Zertifikat B2 Serbian: Intermediate SELECTED EDITORIAL & LITERARY RECOGNITION Literary award recipient and finalist/shortlistee for Debut, Electronic Letter, National Bestseller and the Belkin Prize. Translation recognition includes Nora Gal Prize finalist (2021 and 2023) and Master of Literary Translation Award longlist (2021). DIGITAL TOOLS & WORKING STYLE Microsoft Office and Excel · Google Workspace · Jira and Confluence · Magento and WordPress · Econda and Kibana · content-management and metadata workflows · AI-assisted language and editing tools · structured rubrics, written guidelines and independent quality-control processes | |
