Certified vs Notarized Russian Translation for Foreign Evidence in Russian Civil Lawsuits
Russian civil lawsuits require more than a readable translation of foreign-language evidence. Courts usually expect a properly certified Russian translation, and in practice that often means a notarized translator-signature certification. This guide explains the difference between certified, notarized, company-stamped, and self-translated documents in Russia, why apostille does not replace translation, and how to prepare a court-usable evidence packet before your lawyer or local notary files it.