Responsible for writing news on a wide range of topics, including politics and economics, covering Russia and the former Soviet Union. My position required me to have an excellent command of the Russian language and a strong interpretation of local media regulations. Skilled at working in a fast-paced information environment covering sensitive current events, such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Proficient at analysing news reports, government documents and statements from Russian into English. During my employment at the company, I honed my research skills and the ability to produce longer, detailed feature pieces often under time tight constraints.

Taught English as a second language to a Russian child at ab-initio level through games and conversation in Moscow, Sweden and Barcelona.

Counted stock and helped to estimate the store’s gains and losses weekly. Branched into further roles within the company, including working check-outs and clothing.

1.1 BA Russian Studies, University College London (UCL): 2017 – 2021 My degree involved a year abroad at the Higher School of Economics, St Petersburg (2019 – 2020), where I was working at C1 Russian language proficiency. Notable research and modules (all