English to Russian Diploma Translation for Degree Attestation

What an English-Language Diploma Contains

An English-language university diploma carries a predictable set of fields. You can expect the institution’s name, the full degree title (e.g. Bachelor of Arts, Master of Science), the field of study such as Faculty of Economics or Finance and Banking, the graduation year, the university seal, and the signatures of the registrar or dean. Some diplomas also show the medium of instruction, accreditation details, or a registration number. Knowing these elements in advance makes it easier to check that an AI‑translated draft captures every important label before you move on to any formal attestation.

Key Diploma Terms: English–Russian Translation Table

Consistent terminology is essential when a diploma moves between English and Russian. The table below lists the academic expressions that appear most often, together with their common Russian equivalents.

English Term	Russian Translation (Cyrillic)
Bachelor of Arts	Бакалавр искусств / Бакалавр гуманитарных наук
University Diploma	Диплом о высшем образовании
Degree Certificate	Диплом / Свидетельство о присуждении степени
Faculty of Economics	Экономический факультет
Finance and Banking	Финансы и банковское дело
Graduation Year	Год выпуска
Academic Credential	Документ об образовании
Ministry of Higher Education	Министерство высшего образования
Registration Number	Регистрационный номер

Why Translate Your Diploma into Russian?

The most frequent driver is degree attestation, a process Russian universities, employers, and migration offices require before they will recognise a foreign qualification. A Russian‑language version of the diploma is almost always a prerequisite. In other cases you may simply want to read the document yourself or share a draft with a human reviewer before committing to a certified translation. In all these situations an instant AI translation gives you a solid working copy at very low cost.

AI Translation vs. Certified Work: Which One for Your Diploma?

For personal understanding, internal review, or preparing a draft that a certified translator will later finalise, Lekhak’s AI translation is enough. You upload the diploma and in minutes you receive a clean DOCX that mirrors the original content in Cyrillic script. The output is accurate, editable, and costs a fraction of the price of a human translator, see lekhak.app/pricing for current per‑page rates.

When the document is destined for a Russian university admission office, an employer’s HR department, or a government authority, those bodies nearly always demand a certified translation bearing a human translator’s signature, a notarisation stamp, and, in many cases, consular attestation or an apostille. That is a separate, offline process. Lekhak does not offer certified, notarised, or attested translation. You will need to arrange a human‑certified translator and the subsequent legalisation yourself. For an overview of the attestation chain, the Ministry of External Affairs apostille page explains the procedure for Indian‑issued documents; the Hague Apostille Convention governs recognition in Russia as a member state.

Verifying Your Diploma’s Authenticity for Russian Use

Russian authorities may ask you to verify the authenticity of your diploma before they will accept any translation. The Federal Service for Supervision in Education and Science (Rosobrnadzor) is the central body that handles recognition of foreign qualifications. In practice the issuing institution, for example, a university that operates under a Ministry of Higher Education, often needs to confirm that the diploma is genuine. You may have to contact the registrar for a verification letter or an official duplicate. An accurate AI translation lets you cross‑check all names, degree titles and dates before you send them to Rosobrnadzor or a licensed evaluation centre.

How to Get a Duplicate Diploma if Yours Is Lost

If the original diploma is lost or damaged, you must obtain an official duplicate from the awarding institution before starting translation and attestation. Contact the university’s examinations office or registrar directly. They will normally ask for identity documents and may charge a duplicate‑issuance fee. The duplicate must carry the same academic details, seal and signatures as the original. Once you have it, you can upload it to Lekhak for an instant AI translation, a practical first step that puts the text into Russian while you gather the paperwork required for any subsequent certified work.

FAQ

Can I use Lekhak’s AI translation for official degree attestation in Russia?

No. Russian authorities require a certified translation that bears a human translator’s signature and, usually, notarisation and consular attestation. Lekhak’s output is a best‑effort AI draft and does not include any certification.

What file format does the translated diploma come in?

You receive a DOCX file. The layout follows the original diploma, and the Russian text is fully editable.

How long does the AI translation take?

A typical diploma is processed in minutes. You do not need to wait hours or days.

Does Lekhak provide notarised or apostilled translation services?

No. Lekhak does not offer notarisation, apostille, or any form of certified translation. You must arrange these steps separately through the appropriate authorities or a credentialed provider.

Can I translate a diploma from an Afghan university using Lekhak?

Yes, if the diploma is in English. For instance, a Bachelor of Arts issued by Kabul University can be uploaded as a PDF or image and translated into Russian instantly.

What information from my diploma is preserved in the AI translation?

The translation keeps all visible text fields: degree title, field of study, graduation year, institution, seal annotations, and any notes. It does not add legal disclaimers or interpret the content.

Is the translation suitable for personal understanding of my diploma?

Absolutely. The AI translation lets you read your diploma’s content in Russian immediately, which is helpful for self‑review or showing a draft to a certified translator.

Can I edit the translated DOCX afterwards?

Yes. The DOCX is fully editable, so you can refine the formatting or terminology before passing it to a human translator if you later need a certified version.

Do I need to verify my diploma with Rosobrnadzor before translation?

Not for the translation itself. However, Russian universities or employers may ask for a Rosobrnadzor verification of the original diploma. A quick AI translation helps you prepare the verification request.

What other languages does Lekhak support for diploma translation?

Lekhak offers AI translation into 70+ global languages from 22 Indian and other source languages, so you can use the same platform to translate diplomas into many other target languages.