Following the completion of a Masters Degree in Language and Literature with the Voronezh State University in 1986, Marina gained a Diploma in Translation and Interpreting and, after acquiring valuable working experience, went on to found MAG Russian Translations. She is a fully-qualified member of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting and a member of the National Register of Public Service Interpreters.

Marina has translated and interpreted material in a wide range of disciplines, working with many different sectors of business and industry, as well as with legal and education professionals.

Latterly, Marina has been instrumental in expanding and developing MAG Russian's services to include Business Innovations and Education.

Phil obtained a first-class higher degree in Marketing at the Hull Business School, University of Lincoln and Humberside, and was recognised by the UK's Chartered Institute of Marketing as a Chartered Marketer in 2000. He subsequently completed a post-graduate course with the Institute of Direct Marketing in 2002.

Phil's management experience was largely developed with Swiss and American banks, Unilever and BBC-owned companies. Latterly he has been the analyst and author of strategic business and marketing approaches with the consultancy FSB, working closely with full-service marketing agencies in UK.

A fluent German speaker with a keen interest in investment, Phil is currently presenting a series of introductory business workshops to the small and medium-sized business sector.

A science graduate from Bristol University, Tony has extensive teaching and educational PR experience, and has also worked in marketing and communications roles for high profile local government organisations. Here, clarity in targeted copywriting and accurate proofreading, together with graphic design, photography and corporate video production have contributed to his success. His principal role with MAG Russian is in technical proofreading and marketing.

Richard graduated Canterbury Christ Church University with a degree in Theology and, whilst studying, wrote his first book. This led to the opportunity of editing a retired doctor's memoirs and from there he took up editing as a full-time vocation. He went on to undertake an editorial internship with Summersdale, one of the UK's top independent publishers and shortlisted for the IPG's 2010 Independent Trade Publisher of the Year.

Upon leaving Summersdale, Richard went on to found Word Edit: Professional Literary Services, offering ghost writing, editing and proofreading services to businesses and business professionals, students, authors and individuals with an interest in writing. To date, he has worked for members of Nokia and AsiaMediaTV and has had articles published in an American newspaper.

MAG Russian maintains close relationships with many Russian business organisations, particularly, through the Moscow Entrepreneurs Association (MEA). The Association represents groups working in areas from cutting-edge technology to day-to-day business operations. Many of these companies are particularly interested in making contact with English-speaking customers, suppliers and clients.

As well as formal presentations and exhibitions, many useful leads can be gleaned through relaxed conversations between members (Marina George and MEA Chairman, Mr. A. Parusov catch up on news during the short break after Marina receives her MEA membership certificate on behalf of MAG Russian).

MAG Russian Translation, Interpreting and Consultancy Service is a fully certificated member of the MEA.