Introducing the Team: Mikhail Menshikov

Mikhail is a copywriter and translator with more than seven years of relevant experience. Throughout his career he has worked in a variety of roles and industries, which has helped him to develop a multidimensional understanding of how language shapes culture and communication.

Before moving to Scotland to pursue a degree at the University of St Andrews, Mikhail worked at a boutique law firm, translating legal texts between English and Russian. During his studies, he wrote articles for the University paper as well as newsletters for multiple student societies. After graduating, Mikhail interned at the aerospace manufacturer, Rolls-Royce, in their marketing department. He was responsible for drafting press releases, liaising with customers and writing informational campaigns. More recently, Mikhail worked on translating dialogue and subtitling a feature documentary for Banyak Films, an award-winning production company. Finally, since 2020, he has been working as a copywriter for a major fashion e-commerce business, Farfetch.

The diversity of Mikhail's experience relating to writing deepens his ability to analyse text, helping him translate them more precisely or offer insightful suggestions for potential edits. His attention to detail, determination to achieve excellence, and a keen appreciation for the power of language makes him a valuable member of the Boldface Editing team.