Global Strategy Research Intern - Multilingual China Policy Expert

Azaliya Safiullina

Contact:

Kazan / Moscow, Russia (available for remote work across time zones)

+7-927-***-**** (WhatsApp/Telegram)

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Telegram: @azalka05

PROFILE

Final-year BA student in International Relations at Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU), Russia’s top university.

Fluent in 5 languages, including professional working proficiency in Chinese (HSK3/4, reading

& translation) and certified French (B2).

Passionate about China’s foreign policy, geopolitics of technology, and international security – including nuclear and space governance.

Looking for a remote policy internship where I can apply my analytical writing, multilingual research, and cross-cultural communication skills. EDUCATION

Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) – Faculty of World Politics BA in International Relations 3rd year (graduating 2027) GPA: 4.8 / 5.0

Relevant coursework:

· China in World Politics (research paper on China’s role in global nuclear governance)

· International Security & Non-proliferation

· French diplomatic language (B2 certified)

· Russian foreign policy analysis

Thesis / Research project (ongoing):

“The role of France in developing and implementing international nuclear safety standards”

– analysis of multilateral negotiations, IAEA framework, and EU–Russia–China dynamics. LANGUAGES

Language Proficiency Certification

- Russian Native

- Tatar Native

- English Professional working proficiency (C1 equivalent)

- French Professional working proficiency DELF B2

- Chinese (Mandarin) Intermediate HSK3 (B1), currently preparing for HSK4 My Chinese reading and translation skills allow me to monitor Chinese policy documents, news, and academic sources – a key asset for China-focused research. WORK & PROJECT EXPERIENCE

· Writing a 40-page research paper on France’s role in shaping international nuclear safety standards (IAEA framework, multilateral diplomacy).

· Analysing primary sources in French, English and Chinese.

· Presenting findings to academic supervisors and peer review groups. Sales Manager (internship) – Agrokcompaniya, Russia Summer 2022

· Conducted outbound client outreach and needs analysis.

· Developed cold-calling and client communication skills – transferable to stakeholder engagement in policy contexts.

SKILLS & TOOLS

Analytical & research:

· Policy brief writing, source verification, comparative analysis.

· Working with international legal documents (IAEA, UN, EU). Digital:

· MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Docs.

· Online research platforms (tender databases, academic journals, Chinese media). Soft skills:

· Fast learner, stress-resistant, highly organised for remote work.

· Cross-cultural communication (experience with French, Chinese, and Russian academic environments).

CERTIFICATIONS & COURSES

· DELF B2 (French) – certified, ongoing preparation for C1.

· HSK3 (Chinese) – certified, preparing for HSK4 .

· French language immersion – Vichy, France (2 weeks, summer 2025). UNTEERING & SOCIETIES

· Student volunteer – international student orientation (MSU, 2023–2025).

· Member – MSU Model UN club (crisis committees, resolution drafting)

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