Born and raised in Moscow. Moved to the United States 25 years ago.

Graduated from the School of International Economics of the Moscow State University and completed Executive MBA program at the Fuqua School of Business (Duke University).

Worked at the World Bank and in the aerospace industry (commercial space launch services). 

As an independent interpreter / translator provided language services for sitting and former heads of states and national governments, supported high-level international meetings and events such as the World Bank Annual Meetings, UN sessions and several others.

Vast experience of interpreting and translating at various industry specific  conferences, meetings and negotiations.

Primary areas of expertise are international development, international relations, government finance, contracts, law, business development, aerospace.