TRAINING OF INTERPRETERS IN THE RUSSIAN-CHINESE LANGUAGE COMBINATION IN THE FIELD OF FOREIGN TRADE AND ECONOMICS AGAINST THE BACKGROUND OF THE “ONE BELT – ONE ROAD” INITIATIVE

Abstract

The article is devoted to the currently relevant problem of training interpreters in the Russian-Chinese language combination in the context of the implementation of the “One Belt—One Road” initiative. The author defines the research task as an attempt to assess the effectiveness of the existing system of interpreter training and develop recommendations for its improvement. The main content of the study is the analysis of the results of a large-scale empirical study based on testing 50 student translators from leading Russian universities. The article analyzes the data obtained through questionnaires, in-depth interviews, practical testing of translation skills and a comparative analysis of educational programs in Russia and China. Particular attention is paid to the identified key problems in the system of interpreter training: insufficient proficiency in special economic terminology, poor development of simultaneous translation skills and limited competencies in the field of intercultural communication. The article summarizes the material on the topic under study, introduces into scientific circulation a comprehensive analysis of the compliance of educational programs with the real needs of the labor market in the context of Russian-Chinese economic cooperation. The research materials can be used by educational institutions to improve curricula and enhance the quality of training specialists in the field of interpreting.