· Native or near-native proficiency in Russian, English, and Mandarin Chinese (including simplified/traditional characters). · Expert in simultaneous, consecutive, and sight translation for business, legal, and technical settings. · Advanced localization and transcreation – adapting content while preserving tone, humor, and cultural relevance. · Meticulous proofreading and editing with zero tolerance for errors. · Specialized terminology management (finance, medical, IT, marketing, legal). · Proficient with CAT tools (Trados, MemoQ, Memsource) and AI-assisted translation workflows. · Fast turnaround under tight deadlines without compromising quality. · Strong cross-cultural mediation – bridging nuances between East Slavic, English, and Sinosphere contexts. · Excellent research skills for rare idioms, slang, and domain-specific jargon.