!NEW! Directory of Professional Services
The SRF is sometimes asked to recommend translators, travel agents, guides etc - and we give contact details for all those we are aware of (without recommendation). We don't want to leave anyone out - so from now on we will just refer enquirers to this list.
If you would like to add your company to the list please contact info@scotlandrussiaforum.org or tel. 0131 668 3635 to discuss. Annual fee for inclusion: £10pa SRF members, £20pa non-members. Listing information must not exceed 50 words.
- Translators
- Interpreters
- Tutors
- Travel companies and tour operators
- Russian language courses overseas
- Food - cafes, restaurants, grocers
- Other services
1. Translators
Fraser Translations. Tel. +44 (0) 131 553 0628, mobile +44 (0) 7971175134; email: frasertranslations@ukwired.co.uk; website: www.frasertranslations.co.uk. Elegant translations of promotional and technical texts from Russian (and German) to English by Hugh Fraser (MA, MITI). Specialising in construction, mechanical engineering, automotive. Friendly, responsive service.
Fiona Paterson MA. Email: fiona[at]fionapaterson.co.uk. Telephone: (+44) 131 258 9436. Website: www.fionapaterson.co.uk. Legal and commercial translations from Russian (and French) into English
Freelance Translation Studio - http://www.ft-studio.com. Translation and localization services. Armenian, Azerbaijan, Belorussian, Kazakh, Kirghiz, Moldavian, Russian, Tajik, Turkmen, Ukrainian, Uzbek. 100 words free of charge!
2. Interpreters
Irina Safronova (MA Moscow State University, MCIL) taught Russian and English in Moscow, Strasbourg and Edinburgh and also worked as an interpreter/ translator for various international governmental and non-governmental organisations. irina.safronova@blueyonder.co.uk
3. Tutors
1-to-1 russian tuition, beginners to intermediate. Glenrothes area. Tel: 075010 95715, email alex_noel@yahoo.com4. Travel Companies and Tour Operators
Russian Club offers language translation and tourism: Translation of scientific and technical texts, literature, official documentation from and into Russian, German, French, Czech and other European languages. Individual and group travel to Russia, language and educational tours, accommodation, information, and cultural adaptation. St Petersburg/Moscow Tour. Alina Titova - http://rus-club.org, russgazeta@gmail.com, 07589977242Eastern Approaches offers small group, escorted tours to unique destinations in the countries of the ex-Soviet Union. Find out more from www.easternapproaches.co.uk or email: info@easternapproaches.co.uk
5. Russian language courses overseas
Estonian company OÜ Vestifex offers various programmes for studying Russian in the town of Narva (Russian speaking town, located in Estonia, on the border of the European Union and Russia). Staying in Narva you will find yourself in a safe Russian speaking environment. Contact us: info@vestifex.com, www.vestifex.com
6. Food - cafes, restaurants, grocers
THE RUSSIAN TAVERN at The Port Royal Hotel, 37, Marine Road, Port Bannatyne,Isle of Bute, Argyll. 01700 505073, http://www.butehotel.com, stay@butehotel.com. Seashore ancient village inn on the unspoilt Isle of Bute easily reached by train/ferry from Glasgow. Spectacular scenery. Four guestrooms. Imperial Russian Cuisine and local seafood, Russian beers, wines and vodkas. Golf, hiking, biking, fishing, sailing, swim with the seals and seek out the prehistoric Standing Stones. Gosh!
7. Other Services
Media Solutions International publishes www.bsr-russia.com a daily updated free news service on Russian politics economics and business. All information provided free of charge. The site is supported by advertising. News releases on Russia-related activities welcome. Contact John@rusmediasolutions.com. John Bonar, Founder and Chief Editor, BSR-Russia.com, London. www.bsr-russia.com, +44(0)7824676645, +44(0)208761 6062, Skype: John.bonar3.Практикующий психолог предлагает Психологические Консультации На Русском Языке. Очно, по телефону или по скайпу. Первый сеанс - бесплатно. Алина Титова: тел. 01506 - 88 50 18 или e-mail: russgazeta@gmail.com.