Ukrainian Interpreter
Igor Kalinin.
Professional service and tour guiding since 1999.

Ukrainian interpreter and translator Igor Kalinin is that rare combination of qualities which makes him a unique "person for everything". He is young enough (born 1972) to have a lot of energy and at the same time mature enough to gain a professional level of competency in his business. Sounds like a regular sales pitch? Not at all. There are good reasons to say so. Let's look.

He calls himself "professional freelance translator and interpreter". How professional is he really? He works as a translator and interpreter since 1999. Hm... Pretty good experience. But what did he do before that? He certainly didn't waste his time. That's why his technical translations have such high quality.

Igor entered Mechnikov Odessa State University, majored in theoretical physics, and was trained to be a scientist. But life made its own corrections. It was a time when the Soviet Union fell apart and the turmoil began. Very soon it also became clear that it would not be possible to obtain a job as a physicist. He was forced to change profession.

Four semesters' curriculum at Odessa State School of Foreign Languages accomplished in one semester, majoring in English, diploma with honor, intensive self-education and then diverse every day practice as a professional Russian and Ukrainian interpreter and translator at Marine Technologies exhibition center. Now he has a new turn in his career. He is studying German and plans to study French. Ok, it's a brief story about Ukrainian interpreter, translator and guide Igor Kalinin. What can he do for you?

I told you that Igor was a man of many talents. When you come to Ukraine, he is your ultimate guide and troubleshooter not to mention interpreter and translator. You can rely on him in every respect. If you need anything, just ask and he will tell you if he can do it or not. Igor's traditional areas to work are Odessa and Crimea. But his energy and availability of personal car allow him to be pretty flexible. Hence, to meet you at Kiev airport, and spend time with you at any place in Ukraine is not a problem for him. Choice of his services is pretty big. Here it is:

• Translation of Documents and Specifications.preferred subject areas include: computers & IT, software & web sites localization, general engineering & industry, machinery, construction, oil & gas, physics, chemistry, radiology, and contracts.
• Translation of Letters, Emails, documents (without certifying them though), and other texts. He prefers translating into English.
• In-person Interpreting. You can have Igor interpret for you in person while you are visiting Ukraine and seeing friends, business associates, etc.
• Escort and Guiding. Igor is not traditional Ukrainian interpreter and translator. He is much more than that. He is your personal aide, always by your side and at your disposal, your guide and troubleshooter. (There is no additional charge for this.)

  He can be your driver (he will only charge a small fee per kilometer for gas and maintenance which is quite justified) thus helping you to save on cabs, you can ask him to get tickets at the train station, he can do shopping for/with you and fulfill many other reasonable requests. You can see it is not the way a regular Russian or Ukrainian interpreter works. It is just his nature. He does not simply act as a guide or interpreter, but more like your friend you can rely on.

• Online Interpreting. If you talk to someone on instant messaging you can have your conversation translated in the background. All you need to do is to add him to your contact list and then copy and paste your messages for translation back and forth.
• Phone Conversations. Usually Igor translates three-way conference calls, when both parties and him are online and can all hear each other at a time.
• Consulting and advices. Since Igor knows the Russian and Ukrainian culture very well, he can consult you on many issues. By the way it is free, so do not hesitate to ask him. You can use instant messaging, phone or Skype.

As your guide, Igor can basically do a lot of things, besides being a Ukrainian or Russian translator and interpreter , but you have to ask. Below other related services he provides can be found:

• Arranging accommodation. He has a wide choice of quality apartments ranging between €30 and €70 a night since he cooperates with some agencies and flat owners and you can be sure that you will have an apartment to suit your needs.
• Driving you anywhere in Ukraine and even Russia. He can either drive you in his own car or arrange a taxi.
• If you are planning to meet Ukrainian lady, but would like to be sure that she and her agency are not scammers, Igor can sure help you. While he is not a dating agency he knows some marriage-minded girls and some honest agencies he can take you to, or he can search for a good lady based on your requirements.
• He can book train or air tickets for you in Ukraine (sorry, it is impossible to do it yourself from abroad, since Ukraine's computerized system for booking the trains is not integrated into the Western European booking systems), deliver flowers in your behalf.

"Igor offers more than translating services. He offers advice and helps you not to step on your d*ck. He will warn you when you are thinking with the wrong head. He will tell you what he thinks and with his experience it is difficult to find this at a lower price. I have used his services on two different trips [in 2005 and 2006] and his advice and many other services has helped me quite a bit. I think that he is the best. " - Bill, USA

"I have used Igor in Odessa while I was there in my first trip [in 2006] as a guide, interpreter, driver and for apartment rental. Also deal with calls to marriage agencies and so on. His service was good and I recommend him every time." - Nando, Portugal

If you are an independent or business traveler to Ukraine, there is a good chance you need a reliable helper. Ukrainian interpreter, translator, and guide Igor Kalinin is a good choice.

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