Business Details
10 Years
experience
Expert Russian to English Translation Services
Founded by Eugenia Tietz-Sokolskaya, Sokolskaya Translations has been delivering professional Russian-to-English translation services for over a decade. Our expertise stems from rigorous academic training, including a Master of Arts in Translation from Kent State University, combined with native fluency in both Russian and English. We specialize in legal, financial, journalistic, and academic translations while maintaining strict adherence to confidentiality agreements. As an ATA-certified translator with membership in the Slavic Language Division, we provide certified translations complete with official documentation verified by the American Translators Association. Our technical capabilities include industry-standard CAT tools like MemoQ and SDL Trados Studio, ensuring consistency and efficiency across projects.With extensive formatting experience in Microsoft Word and InDesign, we recreate complex document layouts with precision. Our commitment to quality extends to offering editing services for translations and non-native English texts, while our deep understanding of linguistic structures guarantees accurate adaptations. Operating from Philadelphia with international reach, we serve both direct clients and agencies, maintaining flexible communication through preferred email contact and established payment protocols. Our unique value proposition combines academic rigor, technical proficiency, and practical experience to deliver translations that maintain the integrity of original content while meeting professional standards.
Services
Translation Services
Certified Translations
Document Formatting
Editing & Proofreading
Transcription Services
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- ATA-certified Russian-to-English translator with verified credentials
- 10+ years professional translation experience with academic foundation
- Certified translations include official ATA verification documentation
- Advanced technical proficiency with MemoQ, SDL Trados, and InDesign
- Proven track record with legal, financial, and academic specializations
Associations and certifications
- American Translators Association
Services
Translation Services
Professional translation between Russian, English, and French languages. Specializing in legal contracts, financial documents, academic texts, and journalistic materials. Maintains strict confidentiality while ensuring cultural and linguistic accuracy through native-level proficiency and advanced translation theory expertise.
Certified Translations
ATA-certified translations with official documentation. Includes signed certificates of accuracy bearing the American Translators Association seal. Meets USCIS and institutional requirements for official documents like birth certificates, legal contracts, and academic transcripts through verified certification processes.
Document Formatting
Precise document formatting in Microsoft Word and InDesign. Replicates complex layouts including tables, forms, and multi-column designs from PDF sources. Utilizes Photoshop for text-containing graphics adaptation while maintaining original document structure and presentation standards.
Editing & Proofreading
Comprehensive editing services for English texts. Specializes in refining translations from other linguists, improving non-native English writing, and ensuring style guide compliance. Focuses on clarity, grammatical accuracy, and maintaining the author's intended meaning across academic and professional documents.
Transcription Services
Conversion of audio content to written text format. Handles various recording qualities and specialized vocabulary across legal, medical, and academic domains. Maintains contextual accuracy while producing clean, organized transcripts suitable for official use and documentation purposes.
People
Eugenia Tietz-Sokolskaya
Owner & Lead Translator
ATA-certified Russian-to-English translator with M.A. in Translation from Kent State University. Native speaker of both languages with 10+ years professional experience. Specializes in legal, financial, and academic translations while maintaining active membership in the Slavic Language Division.
Questions
What language pairs do you work with?
Primary Russian-to-English translations with certification. Also offers English-to-Russian and French-to-English translations based on client needs.
Are your translations officially recognized?
Yes, as an ATA-certified translator, my certified translations include official documentation with the American Translators Association seal for verification purposes.
How are formatting requirements handled?
Recreate complex document layouts using Microsoft Word, InDesign, and Photoshop. Specialize in maintaining original formatting for legal contracts and academic papers.
What payment methods do you accept?
Prefer PayPal or Zelle for advance payments. Accepts requests for alternative payment arrangements through direct consultation before project commencement.
How quickly can you complete projects?
Standard certified translations delivered within one business day. Rush fees apply for same-day delivery based on project complexity and volume.
Do you work with direct clients only?
Serve both direct clients and translation agencies. Maintain professional relationships with multiple language service providers while prioritizing individual client needs.
