Multilingual Marketing Expert

Ph.D.-trained content strategist based in Beijing.

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!