Matvey Pikhanov is a translator for Global Voices in Russian. His translation of the story “Interview with author of the webcomic Lucy the Necromancer, Damjan Mihailov” 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, praised both translation and original story:

Finally, a thoughtful rendering of a topic many unfairly dismiss — handled with real respect.

Great job, Matvey! Take a look at his translation on the Global Voices in Russian website:

Интервью с автором веб-комикса «Люси некромантка» Дамьяном Михайловым

Люси, милая и радостная (в большинстве случаев), ломает стереотипное представление о некромантах