Russian is the most widely-spoken Slavic language. This text provides Russian-English translators with essential tools needed to improve their translation skills. It offers dozens of examples and practice exercises that focus on journalistic idiom and modern conversational Russian.
This text provides Russian-English translators with essential tools needed to improve their translation skills.
This practical, hands-on book is suited for anyone involved in Russian-English translation, including professional translators, interpreters, and advanced students. Author Natalia Strelkova imparts over 35 years of experience as a translator and editor, with an emphasis on translating journalistic idiom. A focus on the conversational Russian of everyday life - plus dozens of examples and practice exercises - prepare the user for the day-to-day work of translating and editing.
Russian is the most widely-spoken Slavic language, and its 280 million speakers make it the fifth most-spoken language in the world. Seven chapters cover topics such as:
Natalia Strelkova has been bilingual in Russian and English since childhood. She studied at City University of New York, travelled to Russia during the Krushchev thaw and stayed for 35 years, working as a translator and editor. She recently has worked as an interpreter for the US and Russian governments and taught at Georgetown University and American University.
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