Ivan S.
EN-RU Translator & Localization Specialist / Media, Game Localization
EN–RU translator and localization specialist focused on long-term projects in media content, video platforms, and game localization. I help teams deliver natural, audience-ready Russian without literal translations. I’m an EN–RU translator with C2 (Proficiency) English, specializing in media and video content localization, YouTube translation and annotation, and game localization (EN / ZH → RU). I have hands-on experience working on large-scale, ongoing projects with localization agencies and content platforms, including long-term cooperation with Productive Playhouse. My work focuses on consistency, terminology accuracy, and adaptation for real users — not word-for-word translation. I’m comfortable working with high volumes, established workflows, and quality guidelines. Services I provide: • EN–RU translation & localization • Video and media content localization • YouTube translation, annotation, and transcription • Game localization • Educational and technical content translation Tools: SmartCAT, Memsource 📩 Open to long-term contracts and ongoing cooperation with agencies, studios, and content platforms.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $2.7k
Billed in all: $4,842$4.8k
$668 in the last 6 months
Across 6 contracts
Across 18 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 10% in English to Russian Translation
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
- #31Video Game Localization139 freelancers · 🇬🇪 #1Top 22%🇬🇪#1 of 1
- #44Audiovisual Translation336 freelancers · 🇬🇪 #2Top 13%🇬🇪#2 of 2
- #53Russian to English Translation448 freelancers · 🇬🇪 #2Top 12%🇬🇪#2 of 22
- #56Literary Translation348 freelancers · 🇬🇪 #1Top 16%🇬🇪#1 of 3
- #58English to Russian Translation575 freelancers · 🇬🇪 #3Top 10%🇬🇪#3 of 28
- #138Subtitling753 freelancers · 🇬🇪 #2Top 18%🇬🇪#2 of 5
- #158Document Translation854 freelancers · 🇬🇪 #2Top 19%🇬🇪#2 of 6
- #185Live Interpretation900 freelancers · 🇬🇪 #1Top 21%🇬🇪#1 of 3