Civil registry documents:
Soviet and Russian birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates
Sworn Translator of Russian Language
Official sworn translation from/to Russian in Poland. Soviet, Russian and CIS documents for voivode office, ZUS, court and notary. Ministry of Justice stamp, 24–48 hours.
- Officially certified
- Ministry stamp
- 24–48 hour turnaround
- For all institutions
Sworn Translator of Russian Language in Poland
A sworn translator of Russian language is authorised by the Polish Ministry of Justice and may certify translations with an official stamp bearing a registration number. This certification is required by all state institutions: voivode office, ZUS, court, notary, civil registry. Soviet, Russian and CIS documents — we handle them every day.
Documents from Russia and CIS: what Polish institutions require
Polish state institutions accept only sworn translations with a registered stamp — this is a mandatory requirement, not a formality. Our sworn translator of Russian language works daily with Soviet and Russian documents: state-standard diplomas from the 1970s–1990s, Soviet civil registry certificates, Russian passports. We know how to correctly render Soviet seals, abbreviations and institutional names so that documents are accepted without additional questions.
Most commonly requested Russian-language documents
The most frequent requests are Soviet and Russian birth, marriage and divorce certificates for Polish civil registry offices and voivode authorities. Diplomas and transcripts — for NAWA nostrification or employers. Russian pension letters and salary certificates from the PFR — for ZUS when applying for an international pension.
Educational documents:
Soviet and Russian diplomas, transcripts, school certificates — for NAWA and employers
Pension documents:
PFR letters, employment record books, salary certificates — for ZUS
Identity documents:
Russian passports (old and new format), Soviet passports, foreign passports
Notarial documents:
powers of attorney, consents, agreements certified by a Russian or Belarusian notary
Clients often contact us with urgent matters: a submission deadline for the voivode office is approaching, a ZUS letter has arrived, or a notary appointment is scheduled. We have structured our workflow so that a completed sworn translation is delivered within 24–48 hours of receiving readable scans.
Apostille on Russian documents and translation: what to know
Polish institutions in certain cases require an apostille on Russian documents, particularly for court or notary submissions. Our sworn translator advises clients on this point.
For Soviet-era documents (pre-1991) the situation differs: an apostille cannot be placed on a Soviet document as it was issued by a different state. Polish authorities generally accept such documents with a sworn translation and, where required, a notarially certified copy.
If you need guidance on obtaining an apostille in Russia or Belarus, we can advise on the current procedure.
Russian document translation for ZUS, voivode office and court
ZUS requires a sworn translation when processing an international pension for Russian contribution periods — work record books, salary certificates and PFR letters are needed. The voivode office and Urząd ds. Cudzoziemców require translations of passports, civil documents and diplomas for residence permit applications.
Each institution has its own formal requirements: number of copies, binding, translator's certificate format. We clarify these details before starting work so that documents are accepted the first time.
Corporate clients receive translations of registration documents for Russian and Belarusian companies, certificates and financial statements — for opening bank accounts in Poland or registering partnership structures.
Russian-language documents we translate
The sworn translator of Russian language at LEGIX works with all document types:
- Civil registry documents:
Soviet and Russian birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates
- Educational documents:
Soviet and Russian diplomas, transcripts, school certificates — for NAWA and employers
- Pension documents:
PFR letters, employment record books, salary certificates — for ZUS
- Identity documents:
Russian passports (old and new format), Soviet passports, foreign passports
- Notarial documents:
powers of attorney, consents, agreements certified by a Russian or Belarusian notary
Turnaround and pricing for sworn translation from Russian
The cost of a sworn translation from Russian depends on several factors:
- Document type and volume (number of pages and text density)
- Quality of the scan or photo provided
- Urgency: standard — 24–48 hours, express — upon agreement
- Presence of complex elements: Soviet heraldic seals, illegible entries
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Send a scan of your document via messenger or e-mail — we will reply with a quote and timeline within a few minutes.
Yes. NAWA accepts sworn translations of Soviet and Russian diplomas. It is important to correctly render the university name, field of study and all formal details — we are well versed in Soviet educational documents and translate according to NAWA requirements.