Maria (Cel) Zhigaltsova
Multilingual Expert Alert! π PhD-trained Content Strategist in Beijing with 10+ years of experience. Specialist in Narrative Design, Brand Storytelling, and Community Growth (1.6M+ views).
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1/13/20261 min read


Multilingual Expert Alert! π¨
Maria (Cel) Zhigaltsova is a Ph.D.-trained content strategist based in Beijing. She is a rare trilingual professional (English, Chinese, Russian) who bridges the gap between academic rigor and real-world viral content creation.
In her own words:
"I am a content strategist specializing in research-backed storytelling and audience engagement across global markets. I combine academic rigor in narrative structures with hands-on experience, having built engaged communities with over 1.6 million views. My passion lies in translating complex insights into accessible stories and managing full production cycles from concept to execution.
Quick Facts:
Education: PhD in Communications, Communication University of China
Experience: 10+ Years (Strategy, Filmmaking, & Social Media)
Expertise: Narrative Design, Cross-Cultural Communication, Brand Storytelling
Languages: English (Full Professional), Mandarin Chinese (Full Professional), Russian (Native)
Current Location: Beijing, China
Contact Information: Contact her directly or write to us at Crossing Education to help you connect!
Email: mkrichmond92@gmail.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/maria-zhigaltsova/
