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    Document legalization & procurement: apostille and consular legalization for any country. Extracts from commercial registers and land registries from 100+ countries. Official documents from foreign authorities and archives. Notarized translations. EAC certification for exports to the Eurasian Economic Union.

    Personal and corporate documents. Fixed pricing, clear timelines, dedicated project manager for every project.

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    Schmidt & Schmidt is an internationally operating consulting company based in Passau. We specialize in document legalization and procurement, as well as EAC certification for exports to the Eurasian Economic Union.

    We work from offices in Germany (Passau), Turkey (Ankara), Kazakhstan (Astana), and China (Shanghai). Services available in English, German, Turkish, Chinese, and other languages. More than 10,000 completed projects since 2011.

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    Since our foundation, we have been helping clients worldwide with comprehensive corporate services, EAC certification, document procurement, and legalization. We work directly with government authorities and embassies in over 100 countries through our offices in Germany, Turkey, Kazakhstan, and China.

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Driven by effective knowledge management and continuous professional development, we have built a strong team of highly qualified, multilingual professionals. Our deep expertise in corporate services enables us to expand horizons together with our partners. We support businesses, particularly medium-sized enterprises, in entering foreign markets and building impactful brands.

Alexej Schmidt

Alexej Schmidt

Managing partner

alexej.schmidt@schmidt-export.com
+49 851 226 083 1

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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

Andrej Schmidt

Managing partner and head of marketing and distribution department

andrej.schmidt@schmidt-export.com
+49 851 226 083 2

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

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.

Dr. Olga Kylina, LL.M.

Senior consultant, head of legal services department

olga.kylina@schmidt-export.com
+49 851 226 083 17

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 Krasnoyarsk State University 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

Marina Weger

Senior consultant

marina.weger@schmidt-export.com
+49 851 226 083 3

She worked for two years at Bayern Handwerk International GmbH in the department of export and foreign trade consulting. She developed comprehensive 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

Valeria Nikolaeva

Senior consultant

valeria.nikolaeva@schmidt-export.com
+49 851 226 083 5

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

Anna Khan

Anna Khan

Senior consultant

anna.khan@schmidt-export.com
+49 851 226 083 15

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, facilitating 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.

Assemgul Tokanova

Assemgul Tokanova

Partner

assemgul.tokanova@schmidt-export.de
+49 851 226 083 23

With experience in the international consulting company, obtains necessary skills for a successful management of projects in public and private sectors. The acquired knowledge ensures successful implementation of set tasks and achievement of the project goals.
Languages: Kazakh, Russian, English

Education:

  • Master in Public Administration; Graduate School of Public Policy Nazarbayev University
  • Bachelor of Education; Foreign language: two foreign languages; Kokshetau State University named after Sh. Ualikhanov

Abzagu Berzeniya

Abzagu Berzeniya

Consultant

abzagu.berzeniya@schmidt-export.com
+49 851 226 083 21

Abzagu graduated from the Abkhaz State University in Sukhum. He continued to study International relations at the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. Possess a master's degree. During his studies, he learnt English and gained a vast knowledge in the field of solving urgent international problems. He explored the problem of using lies in politics and formation of the countries of the former USSR.

Languages: Russian, Abkhaz, English

Education:

  • Abkhaz State University, International Relations
  • Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Master of International Relations

Ekaterina Shahanova

Ekaterina Shahanova

Consultant

ekaterina.shahanova@schmidt-export.de
+49 851 226 083 6

Ekaterina completed her Bachelor's degree in linguistics at the Moscow City Teachers' Training University in year 2014, Institute of Foreign Languages. During her studies, she mastered her German and English and has C1 level in both. She also learned Dutch, passed an international exam and obtained a CNaVT certificate (Certificate Dutch as a Foreign Language), confirming language proficiency at B2 level. Ekaterina has made a good experience working with both individuals and legal clients.

Languages: German, English, Dutch
Education: Moscow City Teachers' Training University, Institute of Foreign Languages, Linguistics

Ekaterina Kipina

Ekaterina Kipina

Associate

ekaterina.kipina@schmidt-export.de
+49 851 226 083 24

Ekaterina graduated from Moscow City University and earned her Bachelor's degree as a foreign language teacher. She has worked for a long time in an international outsourcing company and has extensive experience working with private clients and projects.

Languages: Russian, German, English

Education: Moscow City University

Maria Kutasova

Maria Kutasova

Associate

maria.kutasova@schmidt-export.de
+49 851 226 08 34

Maria graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics (First-Class Honours) from Moscow State Linguistic University in 2023. In 2021, she completed a practical course in Italian language and culture at the University of Turin. The knowledge in the field of intercultural communication allows her to effectively address the challenges.

Languages: Russian, English, Italian

Education: Moscow State Linguistic University, Faculty of the English Language, Linguistics

Nicoleta Ilea

Nicoleta Ilea

Consultant

nicoleta.ilea@schmidt-export.de
+49 851 226 083 8

Nicoleta earned her Bachelor’s degree with First Class Honours in International Business and Entrepreneurship from the University of Essex, United Kingdom. After graduating, she gained valuable experience as a practice manager in dentistry in Germany, where she successfully optimized practice operations, team management, and customer service. She is fluent in German, English, and Romanian at a C1 level and combines her economic expertise with a strong focus on efficient management and intercultural communication.

Languages: German, English, Romanian
Education: University of Essex, United Kingdom

Ekaterina Kravtcova

Ekaterina Kravtcova

Consultant

ekaterina.kravtcova@schmidt-export.de
+49 851 226 083 18

Ekaterina graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Law from Irkutsk State University. As part of an academic exchange program, she spent a year at the University of Passau (Germany), where she studied German and international law. She later earned an LL.M. degree in Comparative Constitutional and Legal Studies from Andrássy University in Budapest.

Languages: Russian, German, English

Education:

  • Andrássy University Budapest, Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Comparative Constitutional and Legal Studies
  • University of Passau, Academic exchange programme, German and International Law
  • Irkutsk State University, Bachelor’s degree in Law

Liudmila Bikbasarova

Liudmila Bikbasarova

Operating Manager in China

liudmila.bikbasarova@schmidt-export.de
+86 130 021 859 39

A regional manager and translator specializing in sourcing manufacturers in China, quality control, logistics, and negotiations. She has experience launching and managing projects from scratch and provides administrative support, translation services, and interactions with government agencies in China.

Languages: Chinese, Russian, English

Education:

  • Chongqing University of Arts and Sciences, Bachelor’s degree in “Chinese Philology, Business Chinese”
  • China University of Mining and Technology, Master’s degree in “Corporate Management”

Mariia Ocheretiana

Mariia Ocheretiana

Consultant

mariia.ocheretiana@schmidt-export.de
+49 851 226 083 15

Polina Kalacheva

Polina Kalacheva

Intern

polina.kalacheva@schmidt-export.de
+49 851 226 083 37

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Our work is solving non-standard challenges every day. A client from China wants to open a business in Kazakhstan and needs extracts from local commercial registers. A company from the Gulf signs a contract with a Turkish partner and requires legalization of corporate documents. Every project is unique, every country has its own specifics.

Here you will work with documents in different languages, communicate with authorities in different countries, and navigate the legal nuances of different jurisdictions. Within a few years, you will gain experience that would take decades to accumulate in a typical company.

We invest in employee development: we train you on new jurisdictions, help you learn languages, and give you access to complex projects. Each new market brings a new legal system, new requirements, new contacts. That's your professional growth.

If you're interested in an international environment, a multilingual team, and non-standard challenges — send us your resume.

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