TESTIMONIALS

21 March 2018

We enjoyed the Russian tour guides very much and got a lovely glimpse of this "far-away, unknown land" called Russia.

Hi Alex, We just got home last night late but it was great in every way. We enjoyed the Russian tour guides very much and got a lovely glimpse of this "far-away, unknown land" called Russia. Everything I had ever thought has been replaced with warm thoughts of a culture similar to the American, except more refined in some notable ways. There were no tatoos, piercings, or pants falling down, quite refreshing actually. I am anxious to tell others about the smartly dressed women in fur coats and the beautifully restored churches...

10 June 2017

Russia Tour

My husband and I want to thank you for affording us the opportunity to have one of the most impactful, enjoyable trip experiences of our lives. From start to finish, our trip to Moscow and St. Petersburg exceeded all of our highest expectations. This was due in great part to the expertise of the guides that you have employed. Although our initial guide, Rita Babakina was ill (and unfortunately, I can't remember the name of her substitute, but I'm sure that you do!), her substitute was outstanding, as was Oleg Tkachenko. Both were extremely knowledgeable, engaging, and very accommodating. They made every day in Moscow wonderful. Masha Ganina was equally erudite, making every minute interesting with facts and anecdotes.

05 June 2017

One of the most impactful, enjoyable trip experiences of our lives

Hi Alex, My husband and I want to thank you for affording us the opportunity to have one of the most impactful, enjoyable trip experiences of our lives. From start to finish, our trip to Moscow and St. Petersburg exceeded all of our highest expectations. This was due in great part to the expertise of the guides that you have employed. Although our initial guide, Rita Babakina was ill (and unfortunately, I can't remember the name of her substitute, but I'm sure that you do!), her substitute was outstanding, as was Oleg Tkachenko. Both were extremely knowledgeable, engaging, and very accommodating. They made every day in Moscow wonderful. Masha Ganina was equally erudite, making every minute interesting with facts and anecdotes.

09 June 2015

My Russian Vacation

Dora and Maria,

I want to thank you for such a marvelous trip to Russia. The hotel was awesome – could not have been any better. My brother met the Hotel manager at a bar one night, and the next day he met us for breakfast and took us on a tour of the Taleon, into places most people don’t usually get to see. The room was comfortable and the service was impeccable. On Victory Day, I had my hair styled in the hotel salon and enjoyed a fabulous dinner of caviar on the terrace of the hotel while watching the parade.

Maria, I owe you my biggest thanks.



13 October 2014

Review of Russia Tour

Dora, Carol and I returned home from our trip to Russia a few days ago. We were very pleased with all of the arrangements made for our visit there. Rita and Maria are excellent guides and we were delighted to have the opportunity to see Moscow and St. Petersburg based on the detailed knowledge of their cities as well as their personal perspectives. The hotels met our expectations and the transfers arranged through Academservice and IWAY went smoothly. Also, we were fortunate to have sunny, relatively warm weather during most of our trip. Thank you for your assistance in making this a memorable tour of Russia. We send our best wishes. Brian Ramer – Brian Ramer -

20 May 2014

Russian Extravaganza

Hi Dora,

I THOROUGHLY enjoyed my trip to Russia. I wanted other travelers who are planning to travel on their own to know that even though I was travelling on my own, I felt safe and extremely well taken care of by the tour guides in Moscow and St. Petersburg. There were so many celebrations on the streets for Victory Day; it was a great way to spend my first full day in Russia. We were able to get a last minute ticket to the Bolshoi ballet which I attended before taking the night train to St. Petersburg. I loved St. Petersburg with all its history and Maria as a tour guide full of every kind of story. The Renaissance in St.

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I wish to thank you for all your help in planning our trip from St. Petersburg to Moscow. All went very well. The train ride was uneventful. We did need some assistance from the concierge at our hotel in St. Petersburg in deciphering the signs in the railroad station. We had her write our the words "departure" and "arrival" in Russian, so we would know what track our train would be leaving.