Gu Jun-ling

The article is a detailed analysis of the column setting of Vestnik Mosk­ovskogo universiteta. Seria 22. Teoria perevoda (2008–2017) rough both quantitative and qualitative analyses, the overall characteristics as well as the development and changes in the journal over the past ten years have been presented A possible explaination has been proposed by linking the changes with the historical context of Russian society By analyzing and summarizing the achievements of the journal, suggestions have also been made regarding its future development 

The onset of the digital age has led to the rapid development of translation technology. Nowadays, not only specialists in natural languages but also those in applied translation studies keep a close eye on machine translation research. This article examines research papers on translation technology in the humanities and social studies in Russia and China: based on the papers by Russian and Chinese specialists in translation studies, the author conducts a comparative analysis of the evolution and scientific achievements in this field, reveals their common and unique features. For instance, following current trends, Russian scientists offer a new perspective on the development of translation technology based on the concept of “digital translation” that relies on the introduction of modern technologies, in particular computer-aided translation (CAT). On the other hand, following the idea of a paradigm shift in translation studies, Chinese scientists off er a new scientific approach expressed in the concept of the “technological shift ”. Thus, the fusion of the new approach and a new perspective can contribute to further substantial improvement in translation technologies.

This article is based on a systematic analysis of the articles published in the “Vestnik Moskovskogo Universiteta. Seriya 22. Teoriya Perevoda” (Moscow University Gerald. Series 22. Translation Theory) from 2007 to 2024, aiming to explore the developmental trajectory of this journal in the field of translation studies and reveal the evolutionary patterns of its section organization and content characteristics. Through quantitative and qualitative research methods, in conjunction with the historical background and academic trends in Russian and global translation studies, it summarizes the scholarly contributions and features of this journal over seventeen years and puts forward forward-looking suggestions for its future development. The article asserts that the aforementioned journal plays a significant role in advancing research in translation theory and promoting cross-cultural communication. It advocates for enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration and international cooperation to broaden research perspectives, in order to address the new challenges and opportunities in the field of translation studies.