Elena Hafizova is a volunteer for Global Voices in Russian. Her translation of the story “A cinematic lens into Turkmenistan’s culture: An interview with Oguljamal Yazliyeva” from English to Russian has been nominated for the Lingua Translation Spotlight.

Once a quarter, Lingua Translation Managers select one or two outstanding translations that deserve a special round of applause. Anastasia Pestova, the Russian Lingua Translation Manager at Global Voices, commented:

It’s a very smooth translation of the story that helps to understand outstanding Turkmen culture and identity.

Kudos on the wonderful work, Elena! Take a look at her translation on the Global Voices in Russian website:

Туркменская культура через призму кинематографа: интервью с Огульжамал Язлиевой

История двух легендарных фильмов, помогающих понять туркменскую культуру и характер народа