Denis Lysiuk is a translator for Global Voices in Ukrainian. His translation of the story “Turkey's shifting sands: opposition in crisis, journalists silenced, and rights under siege” from English to Ukrainian 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. Iryna Tiper, the Ukrainian Lingua Translation Manager at Global Voices, commented:

I am nominating this translation because it is clear and lively, effectively conveying the atmosphere of a complex political situation. The skilled use of stylistic devices makes the text accessible while preserving the sharpness of the topic.

Well done, Denis! Take a look at his translation on the Global Voices in Ukrainian website:

Сипучі піски Туреччини: опозиція в кризі, журналісти замовчені, а права в облозі

У той час, як країна переживає серйозний внутрішньополітичний розкол, журналіста-ветерана заарештовують