Meetings with the finalists of the international competition dedicated to the development of the BI Group architectural and design code were held in Astana.

The event program included:
• business breakfast and introductory meeting
• visits to BI Group's completed projects
• a tour of the competition site
• a working meeting between client representatives and the finalist teams

A working meeting of representatives of environmental and water agencies from Central Asian countries, hydrometeorological services, universities, and international organizations, including the UNECE, GIZ, and the Blue Peace Central Asia project, was held.

The discussion focused on water quality monitoring, transboundary cooperation, and sustainable water resource management in the region.

Work at the session "G: Corporate governance and transparency" at the Astana International Financial Center.

The exhibition opening featured welcoming remarks from ministry chairmen and representatives. The format was interesting: you translate into a microphone from the stage, but stand to the side, without eye contact with the speaker.

Two action-packed days at the intersection of sciences: hydrology, mathematics, geology, physics, and ecology.

Presentations by scientists from Kazakhstan, Russia, Pakistan, China, France, Spain, and the Netherlands.

Organizers:
• Astana International Scientific Complex
• AIU – Astana International University
• Russian Academy of Sciences
• IIASA – International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis

June 12 – Interpretation of the meeting at the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation.

Topic: Flood prevention through tree planting and the use of carbon credits as a financial instrument.

A conference on railway topics and the industry's trade union movement: the history of trade unions, partnerships, and the development of labor relations.
The reception is organized by KAZPROFTRANS.

Three days of work at an industry exhibition, supporting Colombian companies involved in the cultivation and export of flowers—roses, carnations, and alstroemerias.

The primary language of the work was English, but since the companies were Colombian, we were able to practice some Spanish as well.

Some terms from the project:
• Cut flower — срезанный цветок
• Garden-like roses — садовые розы
• Spray roses — кустовые розы
• Spray carnations — кустовые гвоздики
• Large head — крупный бутон
• Long stem — длинный стебель
• Seedlings — рассада
• Cutting — черенок
• Assorted box — смешанная коробка (ассорти)

Although the exhibition is primarily aimed at a business audience, exhibitors typically sell out their flowers on the last day, and even give away any leftovers near the closing. So, if you're attending this year, be sure to stop by.

One day of full immersion in the professional language of barbering.
Working with highly specialized terminology, high-speed speech, and a lively masterclass format.

Some terms from the glossary:
• Neck strip — воротничок
• Balding lines — прореживающие линии
• Guard — насадка для машинки
• Duster — щётка
• Hair dusting — стрижка секущихся волос
• Thinning scissors — филировочные ножницы

The working day was conducted in several formats:
• Morning – whispered interpretation during official speeches and sessions
• After lunch – consecutive on-stage interpretation for the invited speaker, as well as whispered interpretation of other speeches for him

Welcoming remarks were made by:
• Mayor of Astana, Zh. M. Kassymbek
• Chairman of the Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs, R. A. Batalov

Opening Ceremony Host – Serik Akishev

Plenary Session:
Investments and Real Estate Investment Funds

Panel Session:
Development, Redevelopment, and Integrated Territory Development

Speaker:
Jan Clostermann (Beijing, China), Director of CLOU Architects
Topic:
"Modern Trends and Tendencies of Integrated Territory Development Projects within the Architectural Image of Megacities"

One of my first and most memorable interpreting experiences.
Working at an international sporting event, where I had the opportunity to work at a figure skating press conference.

A special, very personal moment was the opportunity to meet and take a photo with Denis Ten.
Blessed memory to this outstanding athlete and person.

This project became a milestone in my professional career and reinforced my desire to develop my interpreting skills at major international events.