A Life Built Across Continents

Marina Krotova

Cross-Cultural HR Specialist · Educator · Team Builder
Currently: Akkuyu Nuclear Power Station, Turkey

I grew my career in high-pressure environments where trust and coordination matter most: aviation, education, international field work, and nuclear construction. I help teams move faster, communicate clearly, and stay human under pressure.

RussiaChinaTurkeyIndiaNetherlandsPolandCzech Republic
Discover My Journey ↓
Marina Krotova
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Chapter 01

2014 – 2018 · Russia · UTair Aviation

The Sky

Where Professional Discipline Was Forged

My first real leadership classroom was the cabin of a UTair aircraft. In aviation, there is no pause button: every instruction, check, and handoff affects safety and trust. Beyond visible service, I handled pre-flight safety briefings, emergency equipment checks, cargo documentation, crew coordination, and in-flight problem solving where mistakes are not an option. From winter rotations to Siberian oil fields to charter flights to Hainan, I learned to stay composed, precise, and people-focused. Aviation gave me a standard I still carry into every role.
“Professionalism is the invisible work people feel before they can describe it.”
4 years in commercial aviation
Base: Moscow Vnukovo, UTair Aviation
International route exposure: Russia and Hainan, China
Operational scope: safety, cargo, VIP, and crew coordination
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Chapter 02

2018 – 2020 · Beijing, China · Russia

The Classroom

Teaching That Started With Listening

In Beijing, I taught English to children aged 3-11 using the Oxford curriculum in a fast-moving training environment. Every lesson demanded structure, energy, and emotional awareness. Teaching showed me that people perform best when they feel seen. I learned to adjust communication style in real time, balance group dynamics, and build confidence in learners with very different personalities. During the pandemic, I returned to Russia and quickly shifted to private, online, and in-person formats. Completing a 140 km Altai trek during that period reinforced the same lesson: endurance, preparation, and adaptability create results.
“People grow fastest when they feel understood. I carry that into every team I join.”
Oxford curriculum with interactive classroom tools
Ages 3-11, Beginner to A1
Teaching in Beijing (2018-2019) and Russia (2020)
Altai trek: 140 km in 10 days
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Chapter 03

2021 · Netherlands · Poland · Czech Republic

The Road

The Year I Traded Stability for Something More Honest

In 2021, I chose growth over comfort and worked across three European countries in roles that demanded fast adaptation and humility. In the Netherlands, I worked in orchards and learned tractor operation during intensive seasonal cycles. In Warsaw, I worked in housekeeping where consistency, speed, and detail mattered every day. In Prague, I photographed jewelry and gemstones, developing precision and visual discipline. That year reshaped my professional identity. It proved I can enter unfamiliar systems, learn quickly, and contribute with respect from day one.
“I can enter any environment, adapt, and find value in it. That is not a soft skill. That is the foundation of everything.”
Netherlands: orchard operations and tractor driving
Poland (Warsaw): housekeeping and service quality
Czech Republic (Prague): jewelry and gemstone photography
3 countries, 3 industries, 12 months
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Chapter 04

2022 – Present · Akkuyu NPP, Turkey

The Build

HR Inside One of the World's Most Complex Builds

At Akkuyu NPP, Turkey's first nuclear power station, every role is tied to project deadlines, safety requirements, and cross-functional coordination. I work where people operations directly influence delivery. As an HR Specialist and Recruiter in General Construction Management, I manage end-to-end hiring: sourcing, first interviews, security clearance coordination, and acceleration of multi-department onboarding across a multinational environment. I also support Titan-2 projects in Russia, including the Hadron Collider initiative and teams at Smolensk and Kursk nuclear sites. Alongside core HR work, I run an English conversation club and team-building programs to strengthen collaboration under pressure.
“The best infrastructure is built by teams who trust each other. I build both.”
TSM Energy (Titan-2) — Akkuyu NPP
3+ years, 2022–present
End-to-end talent acquisition
Remote support: Hadron Collider, Smolensk & Kursk NPPs
English club + team-building program lead
3+
Years at Akkuyu NPP
7
Countries worked across
4
Industries navigated
2
Working languages daily

Inner Chapter

The Soul

India became a long-term anchor in my personal and professional growth. Time in Dharamsala and other multicultural spaces strengthened my confidence in English communication, deepened my respect for different worldviews, and trained me to listen before reacting. That inner practice now supports my professional one: in high-pressure environments, I stay grounded, clear, and people-centered.

“Professional strength is not built only through responsibility. It is built through inner discipline that helps you stay human under pressure.”

What Runs Through Every Chapter

The Thread

Across aviation, education, field work, and nuclear infrastructure, the context changed but my contribution pattern stayed consistent: fast adaptation, people-centered communication, and reliable execution.

Core Skills

Empathy & Emotional IntelligenceCross-Cultural CommunicationTalent Acquisition & HR OperationsTeam CoordinationAdaptive LearningEnglish Language InstructionEvent & Program OrganizationOperational DocumentationMulti-Stakeholder CommunicationIndependent Problem Solving
RussiaChinaTurkeyNetherlandsPolandCzech RepublicLived/worked in India

Languages

Russian — Native
English — B2 Professional
Hindi — Functional
Mandarin — Functional

Credentials

  • Current role: TSM Energy / Titan-2 - HR Specialist in nuclear infrastructure (Akkuyu NPP)
  • Aviation foundation: UTair Aviation - commercial flight operations certification
  • Education practice: Oxford Curriculum English instruction (Beijing English Training Center)
  • Current study: Buddhism and Philosophy (English-medium), Dharamsala, India, 2026
“Strong teams are built on trust, clarity, and consistency. Those are the standards I bring.”

What I Bring to Every Room

How I Work With People

My experience is international, but the principles behind my work are simple: respect people, communicate clearly, and follow through. These values shape how I lead, collaborate, and solve problems.

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Collaborate early, not only when problems appear
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Communicate directly with context and respect
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Earn trust through reliable daily actions
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Bring steady energy that lifts team momentum
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Stay curious and learn faster than conditions change

From aircraft cabins to classrooms to nuclear project offices, one thing stayed constant: I do my best work in complex environments where people need trust, clarity, and momentum.

I am looking for an international or remote-first role in project coordination, HR operations, or people management where cross-cultural communication and structured execution create measurable impact.

Open to:
Project ManagerHR OperationsInternational CoordinatorTraining & DevelopmentPeople & Culture

Next Chapter

Let's Build Something

I am open to corporate and international opportunities where I can support teams, improve coordination, and help projects move forward with confidence. Based in Turkey, open to remote work and relocation.

Email: mkrotova1989@gmail.com
Phone: +905313753114
📍 Akkuyu, Turkey · UTC+3
2026Crafted with intention