Moscow Interpreter Ksenia Po

Moscow Interpreter Ksenia Po
Moscow Interpreter Ksenia Po

Reside in Moscow, Russia

Professional Summary

A highly qualified multilingual specialist (Arabic, English, French C1) with extensive experience in simultaneous and consecutive interpretation, international relations, and project management. Combines a strong academic background from MGIMO University with a proven track record in high-profile diplomatic, media, and business settings. Adept at managing complex tasks, coordinating delegations, and working effectively in cross-cultural environments.

Work Experience

  • Russian-Arabic Interpreter (Simultaneous) | Government of Moscow Meeting with the delegation of the Federal Employment Council of the Republic of Iraq December 2025
    Provided simultaneous interpretation on topics of Moscow city transport, urban development, and cultural events.
  • Senior Guest Relations Manager & Interpreter | RT Africa | African Media Awards November – December 2025
    Performed simultaneous interpretation from Arabic/French during panel discussions and the award ceremony in Addis Ababa.
    Provided organizational support and guided guests on tours, acting as an interpreter.
    Ensured coordination among organization representatives and prepared information materials in Arabic/English/French.
  • Content Operations & AI Assessment Manager | Verbatica March 2024 — November 2025
    Managed end-to-end production of educational courses: from prompt engineering for guides and AI image generation to content integration and testing in an iOS application.
    Conducted User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and compiled bug reports for developers.
    Performed AI assessment and data analysis of Large Language Model (LLM) responses.
    Translated and localized content into Arabic and English.
  • Interpreter from Arabic | EMAAR Properties October 2025
    Provided simultaneous oral interpretation from Arabic during an online meeting with a company representative.
  • Arabic Language Instructor | MGIMO University (Moscow State Institute of International Relations) September 2024 — December 2024
    Conducted Arabic language classes (first foreign language) for undergraduate students.
    Developed educational materials.
  • Sales Manager & Interpreter | Grnata Real Estate Group (MIPS International Exhibition) September 2023
    Represented the company at an international real estate exhibition for a delegation from Bahrain.
    Provided simultaneous oral interpretation from Arabic and English during client negotiations.

Education

  • Master’s Degree | MGIMO University 2024 – 2026 Institute of World Agricultural Markets, Management
  • Bachelor’s Degree | MGIMO University 2020 – 2024 Faculty of International Relations, Diplomacy and Foreign Policy
  • Reserve Lieutenant | Military Training Center at MGIMO University 2021 – 2025 Military Specialty 390400: Linguistic Support for Military Activity (Military Interpreter)

Professional Development

  • Professional Retraining: Foreign Language in Intercultural Communication | MGIMO University 2021 – 2024
    Qualification: Linguist (French Language)

Key Skills

  • Languages: Arabic (C1), English (C1), French (C1). Military translation (Arabic). Consecutive and simultaneous interpretation.
  • International Relations: Conducting negotiations, delegation support, working with diplomatic corps, media analytics.
  • Management & Information Processing: Event organization, documentation management, business correspondence, MS Office, Canva, Amo CRM.
  • Driving License: Category B.

Internships & Practical Training

  • Intern | Department of the Middle East and North Africa, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia October 2023
  • Military Translator Intern | International Association for the Development of Army Games (“ARMY-2023” Forum) July — August 2023
  • Intern | Trade Mission of the Russian Federation in Egypt June — July 2025
  • Trainee | Department of Information and Mass Communications, Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation June 2025
  • Language Study Abroad | Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman January — February 2024

Key Projects & Events

  • Liaison Officer, Interpreter | XIII International Meeting of High-Ranking Officials on Security May 2025
  • Attaché, Interpreter | Kazan Summit 2023 International Economic Forum June 2025
  • Co-Author | BRICS Project Lab International Youth Project Laboratory April 2022
  • Organizer, Interpreter | “Russia-Africa: What’s Next?” Forum, MGIMO September 2022

Achievements & Awards

  • Three-time winner of international and inter-university Arabic language olympiads (simultaneous, consecutive, and literary translation).
  • Recipient of the Grant of the President of the Russian Federation (2020-2024).
  • Awarded the medal of the Ministry of Defence for contributions to the development of applied army sports.
  • Acted as Delegate of the Sultanate of Oman at the “Future We Want Model UN” in Dubai (February 2025).