Even though many of our graduates will have progressed in their careers since completing a case study, they are still of interest to students who wish to gain an understanding of the world of work.

- Develop communication strategy and public policy for Russia;
- Provide communications counsel and service to Eastern Europe & Central Asia (EECA) Political Desk, and EECA Communications Team;
- Analyse existing and proposed laws and regulations in the media & public policy;
- Build relationship with Russian and British mainstream broadcast & print media;
- Inform and explain government policies to UK/Russian media;
- Coordinate domestic and international media coverage and evaluate its results;
- Act as Embassy spokesman, run press conferences, interviews for the British Ambassador, Deputy Head of Mission, Foreign Office senior officials;
- Cooperate with the Russian government, senior officials on UK-Russia bilateral relations;
- Develop and implements crisis communications strategies;
- Directly manage other members of staff and deputize for Head of communications.

De-jure my working day starts at 09am and lasts until 5pm. De-facto, the working patterns differ from time to time depending on the political situation in the country and abroad, especially in bilateral relations between UK and Russia. Very broadly, my working day involves interaction with the Russian, British and international media explaining them UK government priorities in foreign affairs and Russia. I constantly interact with political team in London advising them on strategic communications in Russia and the region. The communications team in Moscow and me are working with various target audiences including general public, next generation of Russians, Russian government bodies and officials. The job requires quick and comprehensive analysis of the media & political environment in Russia to help UK government forming its policies towards Russia.

It gives me an opportunity to make difference, make my own decisions, being involved into a number of interesting and often historical political events. The job has great intercultural working environment, good working conditions, and professional colleagues who you can rely on. Good learning & development opportunities.

Unpredictable business hours (I have to react to any critical political events at any time of the day or night); working for foreign government in Russia is difficult per se.

It appeals to me because I can employ the knowledge and skills I've acquired during my study at the University of Sheffield. Foreign affairs, diplomacy and political comms is something I was always interested in.

In terms of qualification, I apply pretty much everything I've got studying political science in Russian and international studies in the UK. Prioritising, seeing the big picture, critical thinking, and multitasking - these are probably the most important skills in this job.

- External Communications Manager, DAS Omnicom Group (Jan 2013-Jun 2013)
- Deputy Head of Communications, The British Embassy in Moscow (Jun 2013 - present time)
- Acting Head of Communications, The British Embassy in Moscow (Jul 2014-Mar 2015)

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