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English to
Russian | Subtitle Translation | Localization | Linguistic QC
Senior audiovisual localization specialist with 10+ years of experience
in subtitle translation, adaptation, editing, proofreading, and linguistic
quality control for high-profile streaming and broadcast content.
Extensive background in English-to-Russian localization for episodic
series, feature films, documentaries, animation, anime, reality TV, stand-up
comedy, trailers. Experienced in large-scale localization workflows for confidential
streaming projects under NDA.
Contributed to the localization and QC of globally recognized
productions for major streaming platforms, with strong expertise in subtitle
readability standards, dialogue naturalization, synchronization, cultural
adaptation, and platform-specific style guide compliance.
Localization
Volume
100+ feature-length films and
documentaries
500+ TV episodes
1500+ trailers and supplemental
promotional materials
Thousands of hours of localized
audiovisual content
CORE
EXPERTISE
Audiovisual Localization
Subtitle Translation &
Adaptation
Linguistic Quality Control
(LQC/QC)
Subtitle Editing &
Proofreading
Streaming Platform Localization
Dialogue Naturalization
Subtitle Readability
Optimization
CPS & Line Treatment
Compliance
Platform Style Guide Adherence
Localization Workflow
Collaboration
Feature Film & Episodic
Localization
Marketing & Service
Supplementals
Content
Types
TV Series
Feature Films
Documentaries
Animation & Anime
Reality Shows
Stand-Up Comedy
Promotional Trailers
Service & Marketing
Supplementals
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
Freelance
Senior Subtitle Translator & Linguistic QC Specialist
2014 – Present
Translated and adapted English subtitles
into Russian for streaming, broadcast, and digital distribution platforms
Performed linguistic QC,
subtitle editing, and proofreading for high-profile episodic and
feature-length projects
Evaluated subtitle accuracy,
timing, segmentation, readability, consistency, and compliance with
client-specific localization standards
Worked extensively with
platform-oriented subtitle workflows and delivery requirements
Localized dialogue while
preserving tone, humor, characterization, emotional nuance, and cultural
context
Handled large-scale
localization volumes under demanding production schedules and tight
deadlines
Collaborated with translators,
editors, QC specialists, and project managers within multilingual
production pipelines
Worked on confidential
streaming productions under NDA for internationally distributed content
EDUCATION
Ivanovo
State Power University — Ivanovo, Russian Federation
Ph.D. in
Electrotechnical Systems
2002–2008
Translator/Interpreter
in the Field of Professional Communication
1997–2002
Industrial
Electronics Engineering
1997–2002
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