Introduction In this combined interview, Russian pharmaceutical and GMP interpreter Alexander Podarewski discusses the transition to remote GMP inspections during the COVID-19 pandemic, the practical challenges of interpreting, document provision, preparation and communication between inspectors and pharmaceutical manufacturers. The interviews were originally published by Pharmprom.ru in January, February and March 2021. The questions and substantive answers are retained in their original wording; standalone advertising inserts have been removed. The experiences described in this interview relate primarily to the exceptional circumstances of 2020 and early 2021. The regulatory framework has since evolved. Under...