26-27 February 2016 4-year students of Translation Studies Department of Higher School of Economics Zhanar Baikenova and Daniya Sarina took part in National Competition in translation / interpreting at Kazakh University of World Languages and International Relations named after Abylai-khan in Almaty. The competition comprised two parts: the first round consisted in translation of a scientific text, whereas in the second round the participants were to show their consecutive interpretation skills on interpreting a political text. Despite formidable opponents from other regions of Kazakhstan the students of Translation Studies Department demonstrated high results and were awarded a diploma.