Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation
Russian State Humanitarian University

Elena Olkhovskaya

Executive Director of Staff agency Job for Arabists

About me
I am an international journalist, cultural expert, cross-cultural communication specialist, and written and oral translator with over 25 years of experience working in the Middle East. I am a regional expert specializing in the Middle East and a graduate of Ural State University (now Ural Federal University). I have been living and working in the UAE since 1996. It is important for me to share the experience and expertise I have gained from working in the Middle East with young professionals. I give lectures on cross-cultural communication in Middle Eastern countries and serve as a federal trainer for the Export School of the Russian Export Center.
Educational and publishing activities
Project management
Writing articles
Organization of events of various formats and scales
Seminars and workshops on cross-cultural communication in the Middle East

A successful completion of the Program would be

The progress of the Mentee and their genuine passion for the Middle East.

My superpower

In communications and extensive practical experience working in Middle Eastern countries.

Qualities that are important in a Mentee

Sincere interest in what they are studying, responsibility, and organization.