Jelena Kuzminceva is a translator for Global Voices in Russian. Her translation of the story “For how long? Aramaic language and its enduring legacy in Syria” 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:

This is an engaging linguistic piece about the Aramaic language. The translator did an excellent job conveying its depth and nuance.

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

Арамейский язык в Сирии: бесценное наследие, которое мы можем потерять?

История арамейского языка насчитывает более 3000 лет