Team

Alexej Schmidt

Managing partner

alexej.schmidt@schmidt-export.com

Alexej Schmidt has extensive experience in the field of industrial and civil engineering, accounting, financial planning and tax optimization. Mr. Schmidt was at the head of „BFK JSC“ for several years. He was awarded the title “Breakthrough of the Year 2004” for his achievements.

Core competencies: Finance Accounting and Taxation
Languages: German, Russian, English
Education:

• University of Passau, Business Administration and Economics
• Altai State University, Business Administration

Andrej Schmidt

Managing partner and head of marketing and distribution department

andrej.schmidt@schmidt-export.com

Andrej Schmidt has a wealth of experience in the field of international communication, as well as in the field of trade market. For many years he has worked in such spheres as tourism, construction and power engineering. Mr. Schmidt has in-depth knowledge in ad and sale.

Core competencies: Human resources, marketing and distribution
Languages: German, Russian, English
Education:

• University of Passau, Business Administration and Economics
• Altai State University, Business Administration

Dr. Olga Kylina, LL.M.

Senior consultant, head of legal services department

olga.kylina@schmidt-export.com

Dr. Kylina possesses extensive knowledge in the field of private international law and commercial law. She gained decent practical experience in the legal department of the Krasnoyarsk dealing with judicial matters and courtproceedings. Founder and Managing Director of temperi legal services

Core competencies: Legal services in russian law and in international commercial law
Languages: German, Russian, English
Education:

• Doctoral degree at the University of Passau
• University of Passau, LL.M. (summa cum laude)
• Krasnoyarsk State University, Jurisprudence, graduated with honors

Marina Weger

Senior Consultant

marina.weger@schmidt-export.com

She worked for two years at Bayern Handwerk International GmbH in the department of export and foreign trade consulting. She wrote some guidelines about product certification and export of goods and services to Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and the Ukraine with the focus on VISAquestions, international employee assignment, taxation and other legal issues. She possesses also knowledge in the field of import and export declarations, supplier’s declarations and preferential customs duty. Marina is responsible for interpretation and translation.

Core competencies: Russian, German, English, French, Czech
Languages: German, Russian, English
Education:

• Business economist, University Hagen
• University Regensburg, Master of Arts
• Belarussian State University, Diploma

Valeria Nikolaeva

Consultant

valeria.nikolaeva@schmidt-export.com

Master of Arts in International Relations. Valeria graduated from the Moscow State Institute of International Relations with the Bachelor’s degree (BA) in International Relations and Diplomacy. Afterwards, she focused her academic research on the European Union Studies at Leiden University in the Netherlands, where she was awarded a Master’s degree (MA) in International Relations. Valeria has got a C2 Proficiency level in English, confirmed by an IELTS certificate.

Languages: English, Russian, Dutch
Education:

• Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO-University), School of International Relations, Bachelor of Arts
• Leiden University (Netherlands), Faculty of Humanities, Master of Arts

Maria Butina

Senior Consultant

maria.butina@schmidt-export.com

Maria graduated in Economics from the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration under the President of the Russian Federation (RANEPA). Over the course if her career and business trips to China, she gained skills and experience through mechanical engineering, she was a competent specialist in the technical fields. During her Study of Economics in Jena, Maria successfully completed her internship in an international company (Continental AG). She has a deep knowledge of mechanical engineering, innovation and change, digitalization and Supply Chain Management.

Languages: German, Russian, English
Education:

• University of Jena, Master of Science in Economics
• Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Specialist in Economics
• Kurgan State University, Specialist in German and English languages

Sergei Pravdin

Associate

sergei.pravdin@schmidt-export.com

Sergei graduated as an engineer with a focus on real estate management at the Moscow State University of Civil Engineering (MGSU). After completing his studies, he gained experience in the evaluation and analysis of real estate and investments. In the course of his professional activity he gained fundamental knowledge not only in real estate sphere, but also deepen his knowledge in mechanical engineering. At present Sergei studies Computer Science at the University of Passau.

Core competencies: Certification and Product declaration
Languages: German, Russian, English
Education:

• University of Passau, Computer Science
• Moscow State University of Civil Engineering, Property Management

Valentina Astashova

Associate

valentina.astashova@schmidt-export.de

Valentina graduated from Siberian Federal University and Kutafin Moscow State Law University (MSAL) with the Master’s degree in Private Law. She studied German Law at the University of Passau, participated in international conferences in Germany and published several scientific papers on comparative law. Experience gained during her internship at international law firms (Rödl & Partner) and research institutions (The Institute of Legislation and Comparative Law under the Government of the Russian Federation) allows her to understand foreign legislation.

Languages: English, Russian, German
Education:

• Siberian Federal University, Law, Master of Law
• University of Passau, German law

Igor Zaday

Head of the translation department

igor.zaday@schmidt-export.com

Igor received a double master degree in philology after graduating from University of Freiburg in Germany and Russian State University for the Humanities in Moscow. He also studied in the university of Umeå in Sweden. Apart from Russian, his native language, Igor is proficient in German, English and Swedish. Since the beginning of his studies he has been working as translator, preparing German and English academic texts for publication in Russian. His language proficiency and work experience allows him to successfully solve tasks involving translation of different texts and documents.

Languages: Russian, English, German, Swedish
Education:

• Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg, Philological Facult
• Russian State University for the Humanities, Historical-Philological Faculty

Semyon Chernyakov

Associate

semyon.chernyakov@schmidt-export.com

Semion successfully graduated from the Faculty of History and Political Science at Novosibirsk State University. While studying he spent a year on an internship at Universite Savoie Mont-Blanc (Chambery, France), that allowed him to master the French language. Also he speaks English. He is currently receiving a master’s degree at Higher School of Economics.

Languages: Russian, French, English
Education:

• Novosibirsk State University, the Faculty of History and Political Science
• Université Savoie Mont-Blanc, the Faculty of Lettres, Langues et Sciences Humaines
• National Research University – Higher School of Economics, the Faculty of Humanities, department of political science

Verena Frühbrodt

Working student

verena.fruehbrodt@schmidt-export.de

Verena has successfully completed her bachelor's degree in "Culture and Economy" with a focus on Italian and business studies at the University of Mannheim. She is currently studying "International Cultural and Business Studies" as a master at the University of Passau. She not only has the opportunity to deepen her knowledge of different languages, but also to acquire knowledge in the field of intercultural communication, which allows her to deal confidently with international customers.

Languages: German, English, Italian, Spanish
Education:

• B.A. Culture and economy: Romance studies, University of Mannheim
• M.A. International Cultural and Business Studies, University of Passau

Artem Mazyarov

Working student

artem.mazyarov@schmidt-export.de

Artem successfully graduated from the Faculty of Law of Tomsk State University (LL.B).

After graduation, Artem worked as a lawyer at AG Sibur. During his professional career, Artem was part of the legal team that assisted in the construction of a petrochemical plant in Tobolsk and was involved in contract work with major contractors and licensors such as Linde, Ineos, Thyssenkrupp and TECHNIP.

Currently, Artem is studying law at the University of Passau (LL.M).

Languages: Russian, German, English

Studies:

• Tomsk State University, Law (B. Sc.)
• University of Passau, German Law LL.M

Anna Khan

Associate

anna.khan@schmidt-export.de

Anna obtained her bachelor's and master's degrees in English linguistics from St. Petersburg State University and a master's degree in Cultural Studies from the University of Freiburg. During her studies, she worked as a teacher's assistant and mentor for international students, alleviating language exchange and culture acclimation.

Anna furthered her intercultural competence during her internship at the German-American Institute in Freiburg (Carl-Schurz-Haus Freiburg) where she acquired awareness of, and interest in, the issues of global mobility. In Schmidt & Schmidt, Anna is part of the legalization team, working on English-, German-, Russian-, Portuguese-speaking projects and supporting clients in these languages.

Languages: English, German, Russian, Portuguese
Education:

• St. Petersburg State University, English Linguistics, B.A. and M.A.
• The University of Freiburg, British and North American Cultural Studies, M.A.

Maria Schurm

Accountant

maria.schurm@schmidt-export.de

Nikita Chebykin

Working student

nikita.chebykin@schmidt-export.de

Nikita successfully graduated from the Faculty of Law at Moscow State University. He also completed a French course of the Faculty of Philology at MSU. He has several scientific papers on topics related to issues and problems of the contract system in Russia.

Languages: English, Russian, French

Education: Moscow State University, the Faculty of Law

Ruozhen Huang

Working student

ruozhen.huang@schmidt-export.de

Ruozhen graduated from Guilin University of Electronic Technology with the bachelor degree in Business English. She studys currently International Culture and Business (Master of Art) at the University of Passau in Germany with a focus on intercultural communication.

Languages: Chinese, English, German
Education:

• Business English, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Bachelor of Arts
• International Culture and Business, University of Passau, Master of Arts

Aliya Zamaleeva

Working student

aliya.zamaleeva@schmidt-export.de

Aliya completed her bachelor's degree in linguistics with a focus on translation and interpreting at the Kazan Federal University and is currently studying European Studies at the University of Passau. During her bachelor's degree, she worked as a volunteer in a wide variety of international events, gaining initial experience in the field of intercultural communication and project management.

Languages: Russian, German, English
Education:

• Linguistics, Kazan Federal University (B.A.)
• European Studies, University of Passau (M.A.)

Maxim Komov

Associate

maxim.komov@schmidt-export.ru

Maxim graduated from the Far Eastern Federal University Faculty of International Relations with qualification of International Security. He also studied international relations in Shanghai, China, where he got a Master's degree in International Law. While studying, he learned Chinese and gained up-to-date knowledge of the international system. The acquired knowledge, as well as language skills in English and Chinese, allows Maxim to work with both European and Asian colleagues and clients.

Languages: Russian, English, Chinese

Education:

• Far Eastern Federal University, International Relations, International security
• East China Normal University (华东师范大学), International Law