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Vladimir D.
See Worlds Through My Words
Rate per word
$0.10 USD
Rate per hour
$35.00 USD
- English (US, Canadian, US South) Russian (Standard-Russia, Standard-Ukraine)
- English (US, Canadian, US South) Ukrainian (Standard-Ukraine)
- French Russian (Standard-Russia, Standard-Ukraine)
- French Ukrainian (Standard-Ukraine)
Native in:
- Russian
- Ukrainian
Literary translations:
Spiritual: “Death of a Mystic”, “Sower of Dreams”, both by L.C. Scandiuzzi
Pirate Adventure: “Under the Black Ensign”, Sci-Fi: “To the Stars”, both by L. Ron Hubbard.
Civic Activism: “Building Civil Societies: A Guide for Social and Political Activism” by H. Hoodfar, N. Pazira.
Reference: The Royal Canin Cat Encyclopedia
Christian: “After the Due Order” by Larry Gordon
Spiritual: “Death of a Mystic”, “Sower of Dreams”, both by L.C. Scandiuzzi
Pirate Adventure: “Under the Black Ensign”, Sci-Fi: “To the Stars”, both by L. Ron Hubbard.
Civic Activism: “Building Civil Societies: A Guide for Social and Political Activism” by H. Hoodfar, N. Pazira.
Reference: The Royal Canin Cat Encyclopedia
Christian: “After the Due Order” by Larry Gordon
Natalia K.
En-Ru literary translator and editor
Rate per word
$0.09 USD
Rate per hour
$30.00 USD
- English Russian
Native in:
- Russian
Translations of novels ("The Drifters" by James Michener, "The Death in the Clouds" by Agatha Christie, "Cry, the Beloved Country" by Alan Paton) and short stories ("The Seeds of Time" by John Windham), stories by Isaac Asimov, Jiri Prohaska, Juri Kossach
Translations of NBC Super-Channel soundtracks/scripts (ITN World News, Executive Life Styles, Ushuaia, Life Choice, The Tonight Show, Videofashion!, I Witness Video, Disaster Chronicles, Holiday Destination), serials and over 30 movies
Translations of NBC Super-Channel soundtracks/scripts (ITN World News, Executive Life Styles, Ushuaia, Life Choice, The Tonight Show, Videofashion!, I Witness Video, Disaster Chronicles, Holiday Destination), serials and over 30 movies
JW N.
Perfectionist Poetry & Prose Translation
Rate per word
$0.14 USD
Rate per hour
$40.00 USD
- Russian English
Native in:
- Russian
- English
About me:
A Ru<>En translator & editor, a specialist in literary translation, with extensive (25+ years) experience. I'm also a ProZ.com Certified Translator.
A published writer, poet, literary scholar &(of course!) translator, all both in Russian & English. You can see many of my literary publications in my CV, available upon request.
Taught literature, language & translation at Dartmouth, UCLA and the University of St. Petersburg, Russia.
Contact me for more information!
A Ru<>En translator & editor, a specialist in literary translation, with extensive (25+ years) experience. I'm also a ProZ.com Certified Translator.
A published writer, poet, literary scholar &(of course!) translator, all both in Russian & English. You can see many of my literary publications in my CV, available upon request.
Taught literature, language & translation at Dartmouth, UCLA and the University of St. Petersburg, Russia.
Contact me for more information!
Petro K.
Unlocking Worlds Through Words
Rate per word
$0.04 USD
Rate per hour
$20.00 USD
- English Ukrainian
- English Russian
Native in:
- Ukrainian
- Russian
- English
As a seasoned literary translator, I breathe life into words, bridging cultures through prose. With years of experience and a keen eye for cultural nuances, I transform texts into captivating works of art.
Translated books:
Fiction: "Buffalo Dogs" by Lawrence M. Schoen
Adventure fiction: "Marwut the Black Phoenix" by Kate Hardy
Religious: "The Twelve Apostles of Jesus: Their Forgotten History" by Dr. Richard Orzeck
Translated books:
Fiction: "Buffalo Dogs" by Lawrence M. Schoen
Adventure fiction: "Marwut the Black Phoenix" by Kate Hardy
Religious: "The Twelve Apostles of Jesus: Their Forgotten History" by Dr. Richard Orzeck
Justyna Z.
Native Polish Wizard of Words
Rate per word
$0.08 USD
Rate per hour
$25.00 USD
- English Polish
- Russian Polish
Native in:
- Polish
I am English and Russian to Polish translator with a master's degree in literary translation and a passionate bibliophile. My affair with literary translation began at a young age when I had just discovered the Harry Potter series. Each book provided a chapter written by the Polish translator that explained the creative origins of all his decisions. It opened my eyes to the magical powers that lay in the hands of translators and made me realize my destiny to become a Wizard of Words too.
Claudio N.
A life committed to dialogue between Literatures
Rate per word
€0.05 EUR
Rate per hour
€20.00 EUR
- Russian Italian
- English Italian
- Turkish Italian
- Turkish Russian
- Serbo-Croat Italian
- Serbo-Croat Russian
- Greek (Ancient) Italian
- Greek (Ancient) Russian
- Latin English
- Latin Italian
- Latin Russian
- Ukrainian Italian
- Slovak Italian
- Slovak Russian
Native in:
- Italian
I am a research doctor in Slavic and Uralo-Altaic Literatures. My second vector lies in the classical languages, of which I am a profound connoisseur.
I translated key Soviet and Contemporary Russian authors (among them, A. Platonov, E. Gryshkovec, J. Mamleev) along with such ancient writers as Emperor Julian, Porphyry, Jamblichus and Macrobius (from Latin/Ancient Greek into Russian).
Bilingual native speaker (Russian and Italian).
I translated key Soviet and Contemporary Russian authors (among them, A. Platonov, E. Gryshkovec, J. Mamleev) along with such ancient writers as Emperor Julian, Porphyry, Jamblichus and Macrobius (from Latin/Ancient Greek into Russian).
Bilingual native speaker (Russian and Italian).
Sergei R.
SF, suspense, thrillers - 15 years of being a pro
Rate per word
$0.01 USD
Rate per hour
$10.00 USD
- English Russian
- German Russian
Native in:
- Russian
I have been translating American, British and Australian literature for the last 15 years.
The (incomplete) list of my works includes:
'The Ministry for the Future' by Kim Stanley Robinson
'The Dreaming Jewels' by Theodore Sturgeon (new translation)
'Illuminae Files' trilogy by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff
'Pandemic' and 'Genome' by A.G. Riddle
'The Survivor Song' by Paul Tremblay
Also, British humour and children's books (the latter from German to Russian). About 30 titles in total.
The (incomplete) list of my works includes:
'The Ministry for the Future' by Kim Stanley Robinson
'The Dreaming Jewels' by Theodore Sturgeon (new translation)
'Illuminae Files' trilogy by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff
'Pandemic' and 'Genome' by A.G. Riddle
'The Survivor Song' by Paul Tremblay
Also, British humour and children's books (the latter from German to Russian). About 30 titles in total.
Evgeny T.
Every Word Is a Feast
Rate per word
$0.15 USD
Rate per hour
$40.00 USD
- English Russian
Native in:
- Russian
Professional translator since 1993. I prefer to work with highly specialized creative literary, philosophical, spiritual and health-care, learning, education, art, self-improvement, psychology and diet-related texts. SME in the Russian culture, slang, colloquialisms.
I am used to working with complex concepts and figurative language - translated works of Martin Luther, John Calvin and Charles Spurgeon.
Over 100+ books translated and edited.
I am used to working with complex concepts and figurative language - translated works of Martin Luther, John Calvin and Charles Spurgeon.
Over 100+ books translated and edited.
Sofia G.
Helping Russian authors to break onto the global stage.
Rate per word
$0.08 USD
Rate per hour
$35.00 USD
- Russian (Standard-Russia) English (US, British)
Native in:
- English
- Russian
Avid reader since a young age and a NAATI Certified Russian>English translator with 9+ years of experience.
Published book translations so far:
* The Lovers by Julia Dobrovolskaya;
* Blind Punch, The Shadow of Earth, Servobattalion and Edge of the Abyss by Andrei Livadny;
* City of Goblins and City of the Undead by Petr Zhgulev;
as well as two unpublished translations of novels by Sergey Lukyanenko.
Published book translations so far:
* The Lovers by Julia Dobrovolskaya;
* Blind Punch, The Shadow of Earth, Servobattalion and Edge of the Abyss by Andrei Livadny;
* City of Goblins and City of the Undead by Petr Zhgulev;
as well as two unpublished translations of novels by Sergey Lukyanenko.
Ulkar N.
Pursuing the meaning
Rate per word
$0.05 USD
- English Azerbaijani
- Russian Azerbaijani
Native in:
- Azerbaijani
I have started my career as a literary translator working as a translator/editor at the editorial office of a local magazine of World Literature for about four years. Four books of fiction are published with my translation. I am member of Translation Department at Azerbaijan Writers' Union and received a scholarship for my outstanding translations in 2008. Below is a link evidencing my experience:
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14914265._lk_r_N_sibb_yli
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14914265._lk_r_N_sibb_yli
Petr B.
Advanced translation is indistinguishable from magic
Rate per word
$0.07 USD
- Russian English
Native in:
- English
- Russian
Literary translation is something that I am very passionate about, especially if it is in my favourite genres - SF and Fantasy.
I have translated three published science fiction books from Russian to English which are currently available on Amazon.com.
The URANUS Code (Citadel World Book #1) - Kir Lukovkin
The Secret of Atlantis (Citadel World Book #2) - Kir Lukovkin
The Dead Rogue (An NPC's Path Book #1) LitRPG Series
I have also translated background text and poetry for PC games.
I have translated three published science fiction books from Russian to English which are currently available on Amazon.com.
The URANUS Code (Citadel World Book #1) - Kir Lukovkin
The Secret of Atlantis (Citadel World Book #2) - Kir Lukovkin
The Dead Rogue (An NPC's Path Book #1) LitRPG Series
I have also translated background text and poetry for PC games.
Joanna D.
Every important plot twist involves a good cup of tea
Rate per word
0.12 GBP
Rate per hour
35.00 GBP
- Russian English
Native in:
- English
I have worked on 13 works of fiction and 8 works of non-fiction. My journey along the path of Russian translation began over 20 years ago at Cambridge University. In my most vivid memories of student life, I still see the 'ten mighty falcons and the singing swans' of The tale of Igor’s Campaign. Later, I lived in the Altai for 12 years where images of the swans were joined by bogatr and yurts pumping smoke... For more details on books translated by me, see my website altaipilgrim.com
Tatyana G.
Poésie est ma passion
- Russian French
Native in:
- Russian
- French
Guide Vert Michelin Bordeaux ABBYY PRESS Fr-RU
Унесенная в дюны РИДЕРО Фр-Ру
Иванов и Манн Андерсон комикс Фр-Ру в настоящий момент
Poésie Fr-Ru Ru-Fr
Унесенная в дюны РИДЕРО Фр-Ру
Иванов и Манн Андерсон комикс Фр-Ру в настоящий момент
Poésie Fr-Ru Ru-Fr
Recep K.
Don't scratch your head wondering what it means...
Rate per word
€0.10 EUR
- English Turkish
- Russian Turkish
Native in:
- Turkish
LEO TOLSTOY- War and Peace (RU>TR)
IRFAN HUSAIN- Fatal Faultlines: Pakistan, Islam and the West (EN>TR)
TIMOTHY COLLINGS- The Piranha Club: Power and Influence in Formula One (EN>TR)
GERHARD L. WEINBERG-Visions of Victory (EN>TR)
S. PARKER, J. JOHNSON, J. FARNDON, D. BREWER-4000 Things You Should Know About Animals (EN>TR)
EIJI YOSHIKAWA- Musashi (EN>TR)
National Intelligence Council (NIC) - Mapping the Global Future (EN>TR)
Mechanical and Metal Trades Handbook (EN>TR)
IRFAN HUSAIN- Fatal Faultlines: Pakistan, Islam and the West (EN>TR)
TIMOTHY COLLINGS- The Piranha Club: Power and Influence in Formula One (EN>TR)
GERHARD L. WEINBERG-Visions of Victory (EN>TR)
S. PARKER, J. JOHNSON, J. FARNDON, D. BREWER-4000 Things You Should Know About Animals (EN>TR)
EIJI YOSHIKAWA- Musashi (EN>TR)
National Intelligence Council (NIC) - Mapping the Global Future (EN>TR)
Mechanical and Metal Trades Handbook (EN>TR)
Sarah M.
Bringing Russian children's books to young readers!
Rate per word
$0.15 USD
Rate per hour
$50.00 USD
- Russian English
Native in:
- English
Literary translation was the catalyst for me becoming a translator. The somewhat 'unusual' teenage hobby of reading Russian classics was the spark that set aflame my life-long love affair with Russian literature. Now, I help authors who write in Russian get published in English. Among my recent translations are "Ms. Mission" children’s picture book by Anna Tenenbaum (2024, Genyagency, Moscow), "Adventures of Little Salmon" by Kirill Aleynikov, and a book & play by Louis Seravalle (Moscow).
Rob M.
Sharing and spreading culture through translation
Rate per word
0.07 GBP
Rate per hour
50.00 GBP
- German English (British)
- Russian English (British)
- Danish English
- Swedish English
- Norwegian English
Native in:
- English
Extensive experience in the translation industry as a whole, branching out into literary translation. In my native English I have won multiple awards for original screenplays (both short and feature) including winning the TopShorts Hollywood Short Screenplay Award and being one of 13 finalists in the New York Horror Film Festival Screenwriting competition in 2017. I also contributed the first ever English translation of "The Trial", a short story by Anton Chekhov, to the Early Chekhov Project.
Jack D.
Translations that read like real English.
Rate per word
€8.00 EUR
Rate per hour
€25.00 EUR
- Russian English
Native in:
- English
I have translated a political thriller, several science fiction novels, short stories mostly for children, poems and songs., since 2008. The political thriller was self-published by the author and the science fiction novels have been published as Kindle books.
Andrew V.
Be better than books originally written in Russian!
Rate per word
$0.04 USD
Rate per hour
$20.00 USD
- English Russian
Native in:
- Russian
- 17 years in professional translation and editing services.
- Strong academic backgound in linguistics and literature.
- Vast experience in writing fiction in Russian.
- Perfect grammar, neat style, no spelling mistakes or typos.
- Close communication with the author.
- A very fluent Russian translation of your book sounding absolutely natural to any target-language reader.
- Strong academic backgound in linguistics and literature.
- Vast experience in writing fiction in Russian.
- Perfect grammar, neat style, no spelling mistakes or typos.
- Close communication with the author.
- A very fluent Russian translation of your book sounding absolutely natural to any target-language reader.
Mark B.
Literary translator with over 15 published titles
Rate per word
$0.13 USD
Rate per hour
$60.00 USD
- Russian English
Native in:
- Russian
- English
Realm of Arkon 9-book series by G. Akella: https://goo.gl/cxqevb
The Weirdest Noob trilogy by Arthur Stone: https://goo.gl/vYE1cQ
Business as an Expedition by Alexander Kravtsov: https://goo.gl/A1Tc8C
Alexander Rukavishnikov by Vladimir Glibota: https://goo.gl/BUPCFq
The Chippendale by Boris Kurland: https://goo.gl/WEruUL
The Secrets of the Eternal Book by Semion Vinokur: https://goo.gl/dQG5KH
Shamati (I Heard) by Yehuda Ashlag: https://goo.gl/RpNnvq
The Zohar by M. Laitman
Etc..
The Weirdest Noob trilogy by Arthur Stone: https://goo.gl/vYE1cQ
Business as an Expedition by Alexander Kravtsov: https://goo.gl/A1Tc8C
Alexander Rukavishnikov by Vladimir Glibota: https://goo.gl/BUPCFq
The Chippendale by Boris Kurland: https://goo.gl/WEruUL
The Secrets of the Eternal Book by Semion Vinokur: https://goo.gl/dQG5KH
Shamati (I Heard) by Yehuda Ashlag: https://goo.gl/RpNnvq
The Zohar by M. Laitman
Etc..
Dr. Alexandra B.
award-winning language lover
Rate per word
€0.10 EUR
Rate per hour
€40.00 EUR
- Russian German
- Russian English
- English German
Native in:
- German
- Russian
Some recent translations: "Viktor Shklovsky: A Reader" (RU>EN), "Meine Botschaft" (RU>DE), "Wherefore Art?" (DE>EN, forthcoming), poems in magazines
Some recent awards:
2017: Aldo and Jeanne Scaglione Prize
2016: Anna Balakian Prize
2014: Transcript translation grant
2013: Compass Translation Award, 2nd
2012: Brodsky/Spender Translation Prize, 3rd
2012: ALTA Travel Fellowship
2012: Willis Barnstone Translation Prize, shared 1st
Some recent awards:
2017: Aldo and Jeanne Scaglione Prize
2016: Anna Balakian Prize
2014: Transcript translation grant
2013: Compass Translation Award, 2nd
2012: Brodsky/Spender Translation Prize, 3rd
2012: ALTA Travel Fellowship
2012: Willis Barnstone Translation Prize, shared 1st
Shelley F.
Creativity and experience at work... in English
Rate per word
$0.12 USD
- Russian English
- Uzbek English
Native in:
- English
I love to translate stories that make me laugh, or cry, or afraid to go to sleep at night. Original stories with creative flair and a sense of humor. Poetry with true rhythm. Nonfiction full of sparkling new ideas or insights. Adventure stories I can't wait to share with my own children. My translations of poetry and prose have been published by Routledge and AmazonCrossing, and in Translation Review, Words Without Borders, the bilingual collection 100 Poems About Moscow, and more.
Michael B.
Experienced translator: Ukrainian, English, Russian
Rate per word
$8.00 USD
- English Russian
- English Ukrainian
Native in:
- Russian
- English
- Ukrainian
I am Michael Blekhman, a professional linguist and an award-winning writer. I write prose in English, Ukrainian, and Russian; my novels and short stories are published all over the world. Besides, I edit Port-Folio, a Ukrainian and Russian online literary almanac.
I perform literary translation between the above three languages. My translation experience is around 30 years.
Looking forward to collaborating with you!
I perform literary translation between the above three languages. My translation experience is around 30 years.
Looking forward to collaborating with you!
Dina U.
Grasp the core
Rate per word
€0.08 EUR
Rate per hour
€30.00 EUR
- English Russian
- Arabic Russian
Native in:
- Russian
Books: psychology, philosophy, cognitive science. I have an MA degree in Cognitive Science. Samples available upon request.
Film scripts for Hype Production house.
Film scripts for Hype Production house.
Alexandra S.
Literary adaptation, localisation & transcreation
Rate per word
€0.08 EUR
Rate per hour
€30.00 EUR
- English Russian
Native in:
- Russian
A poet. A linguist. A literary translator.
Please check my LinkedIn page for the list of recent and upcoming publications:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-schneeuhr-1680a359/
Please check my LinkedIn page for the list of recent and upcoming publications:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-schneeuhr-1680a359/
Alexa G.
The style and quality are of utmost importance
Rate per word
$0.05 USD
Rate per hour
$20.00 USD
- English Russian
Native in:
- Russian
10+ years of successful experience in different translation fields gave me the understanding that I crave for literary translations. My first humble steps were a translation of Arthur Conan Doyle’s story ‘The adventure of the Greek interpreter’ and several video lectures of yogi Swami Rama (you can find feedbacks in my profile). My first long form translated in 2020 came out in 2022. It was a book by Steve Murphy and Javier Peña called 'Manhunters: How we took down Pablo Escobar'.
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Anastasia G.
It's about acting & empathy
Rate per word
€0.08 EUR
Rate per hour
€35.00 EUR
- English (US, British, UK, Canadian, Australian) Russian (Standard-Russia)
Native in:
- Russian
Translator with 17 years’ experience in literary English to Russian translation collaborating with the leading Russian publishing houses including Eksmo Publishers, AST Publishers, Phantom Press, Azbooka Atticus, Kolonna Publications and others with 40+ translations published including books by Thomas Pynchon, Margaret Atwood, Ken Kesey, Emily Brontë, Jane Austen, Bret Easton Ellis, Leonard Cohen, Kate Atkinson, Richard Brautigan, Iain Banks, Terry Pratchett, John Boyne, Colum McCann etc.
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