Russian Interpreting & Translation

30+ years of English-Russian interpreting expertise from our founder Tatiana Sonnikova. 24/7 emergency Russian line: (608) 572-7287.

Get a Free Quote Call (608) 572-7287

NLI was founded by Tatiana Sonnikova, a professional English-Russian interpreter with over 30 years of experience. Our Russian interpreters bring native fluency and deep cultural understanding of Russian-speaking communities across the former Soviet space.

24/7 Russian Emergency Line: NLI operates the region's only 24/7 emergency Russian interpreter line, answered live by Tatiana Sonnikova or her vetted backup interpreter. For hospitals, ERs, first responders, and crisis situations, call (608) 572-7287 any time. (Need Ukrainian? See our Ukrainian interpreting page — scheduled assignments only.)

What We Offer

medical

Medical Settings

Hospital visits, doctor appointments, mental health sessions, and pharmacy consultations.

Medical Interpreting →
legal

Legal Settings

Court hearings, depositions, attorney consultations, and immigration proceedings.

Legal Interpreting →
education

Education Settings

Parent-teacher conferences, IEP meetings, school enrollment, and student services.

Education Interpreting →
community

Community Settings

Social services, government agencies, housing assistance, and community organizations.

Community Interpreting →

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly can you get a Russian interpreter on the phone?

Our 24/7 line is answered live by Tatiana Sonnikova or her vetted backup interpreter. In nearly all cases, a certified Russian interpreter is on the line within minutes of your call. For in-person Russian emergencies in the Madison area, dispatch time depends on the situation but is generally fast.

Who answers the phone when I call?

You will reach our founder Tatiana Sonnikova — a professional English-Russian interpreter with 30+ years of experience — or her vetted backup Russian interpreter. You will never be routed to an offshore call center.

Can you provide emergency medical interpreting?

Yes — for Russian we operate Wisconsin's only 24/7 emergency interpreter line for hospitals, ERs, and first responders, with in-person dispatch in the greater Madison area. For other languages, we provide scheduled medical interpreting Mon–Fri 9am–5pm CT, with most bookings confirmed within 2 hours and same-day appointments often available. Call (608) 572-7287.

Need a Russian Interpreter Right Now?

Call our 24/7 Russian emergency line. Live interpreter on the phone within minutes.

Call (608) 572-7287 Get a Free Quote