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Private Guide in St. Petersburg - Elean

(Member Since 2019) Languages: English

Hello, dear travelers! My name is Elena; I'm free-lance English speaking guide with licenses for all museums in St. Petersburg and its suburbs. I am 36. I graduated from the Russian State University of Culture and Arts.

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Private Guide in St. Petersburg - Elena

(Member Since 2016) Excursions/tous in the following cities: St. Petersburg Languages: English, Greek

Dear Friends! What a good idea to come to Saint-Petersburg! My name is Elena and 'd be glad to see you here and to take you around my beautiful city.

Private Guide in Kaliningrad

Private Guide in Kaliningrad - Elena

(Member Since 2018) Languages: English, German, Spanish, French

Hello! Let me introduce myself. My name is Elena, but many friends call me Alena. I'm from Kaliningrad – it is an Russian enclave at the Baltic sea.

Private guides in Russia

Russia

Capital: Moscow
Language: Russian
Currency: Russian ruble (RUB)
Calling Code: +7
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COMMENTS ABOUT Russia:

 

The Russian Federation is located in northern Eurasia and is the largest country in the world. Russia shares borders with sixteen countries, including maritime borders with Japan across the Sea of Okhotsk and the state of Alaska in the U.S. across the Bering Strait. The country is so large it has nine time zones and many different landscapes and environments. Russia also has the largest population in the world with 143 million people (2012.) Most of the country has a subarctic climate, except for Black Sea coastal areas with its milder winters.

Tourism in Russia is mainly centered around the fascinating cultural and historical heritage, with amazing architecture, museums and landmarks throughout the country, especially in Moscow and St. Petersburg. One of the most recognizable icons in Mosow is the St. Basil’s Cathedral with its colorful, ornately decorated domes and spires. Overlooking St. Basil’s and Red Square are the massive fortifications of the Kremlin and all its palaces and cathedrals.

In St. Petersburg, the Winter Palace is a monumental Baroque-style Imperial residence constructed in 1728, and is the home of the Hermitage Museum with some of the most priceless works of art in the world. 

Another extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage Site is the open-air museum on Lake Onega, a beautiful reconstruction of peasant life in Old Russia and site of the Church of the Transfiguration.

 

Private Guide in St. Petersburg

Private Guide in St. Petersburg - Elina

(Member Since 2019) Excursions/tous in the following cities: St. Petersburg Languages: English

My name is Elina (Welcome to Russia, you will meet here many Elenas, Leenas, Elinas in English called Helens :) I am a licenced tour guide in St. Petersburg and its suburbs. I was born and grew up in the downtown of Leningrad. I LOVED wandering around the CITY with my friends not knowing that in future my job would be tightly connected with it :) I fell in love with my city and after school I chose Art history as my major. Confucius once said: "Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life", so I am I am a happy person :)

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Private Guide in St. Petersburg - Oxana

(Member Since 2008) Excursions/tous in the following cities: St. Petersburg Languages: English

My name is Oxana; I've been working as a guide since 1999, I have licenses to run the excursions in almost all main museums and suburban palaces of Saint-Petersburg. If you are interested more in the revolution past of Russia, or in literary tours, or in common live of ordinary citizens – every your wish will be granted with pleasure.

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Private Guide in St. Petersburg - Timofey

(Member Since 2012) Excursions/tous in the following cities: St. Petersburg Languages: English, German

I studied Russian history and art extensively and I am passionate about these subjects. Since 1996 I have been working as a lecturer with St.Petersburg Academy of Culture. Since 1997 I started giving lectures on Russian history, literature and arts for English-speaking students.

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Private Guide in St. Petersburg - Victoria

(Member Since 2019) Excursions/tous in the following cities: St. Petersburg Languages: Italian

Mi chiamo Victoria, faccio la guida turistica e interprete a San Pietroburgo. Mi sono laureata in filologia presso l'Universita' Statale di San Pietroburgo , dopo ho approfondito i miei studi presso l'Associazione delle guide-interpreti.

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Private Guide in St. Petersburg - Eugenia

(Member Since 2006) Excursions/tous in the following cities: St. Petersburg Languages: English

My name is Eugenia and I am a free-lance professional experienced guide providing tours in English. I am licensed to guide in all museums and palaces of Saint-Petersburg and its suburbs. I offer full variety of walking and driving tours, museum visits, trips to magnificent outskirts palaces, boat trips, transfers, visa support and help with accommodation.

Private Guide in Grozniy

Private Guide in Grozniy - Adam

(Member Since 2017) Languages: English, Russian

My name is Adam, I am a private guide on the territory of the Chechen Republic (Russian Federation). Every day tourists come to the Republic from all over the world and remain impressed by what they have seen...

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Private Guide in St. Petersburg - Andrey

(Member Since 2008) Excursions/tous in the following cities: St. Petersburg Languages: Russian, English

Dear supposed visitors to Russia! Andrey Vereshchagin as an English speaking guide in St.Petersburg would be glad to offer his services. St.Petersburg – a tourist destination of the great demand, a window to Europe for Russia since 1703, the year of its foundation.

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Private Guide in St. Petersburg - Anna

(Member Since 2013) Excursions/tous in the following cities: St. Petersburg Languages: Spanish, Russian, English

Dear guests of Saint Petersburg! My name is Anna and I am an authorized and professional guide in Saint Petersburg. Also I'm a member of Association of Professional Guides and Interpreters of Saint Petersburg.

Private Guide in Moscow

Private Guide in Moscow - Daria

(Member Since 2018) Excursions/tous in the following cities: Moscow Languages: English, Spanish, Russian, French

Hello! My name is Daria, I was born in Moscow and live here for all my life. I work as a guide since 2014 and I have given a lot of tours to people from all over the world. The main things about my tours are flexibility and personal approach. My tourists are not my clients, they are my friends :)

Private Guide in Irkutsk

Private Guide in Irkutsk - Denis

(Member Since 2017) Languages: Russian, English

Hello! My name is Denis Alekseev. I work as a university teacher. I teach finance, economics, business valuation etc. And as a hobby a work in English school. All my free time I prefer to spend outdoors. Since my childhood I love forest, mountains, rivers and all the beauties of the Nature.

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Private Guide in St. Petersburg - Ekaterina

(Member Since 2012) Excursions/tous in the following cities: St. Petersburg Languages: English, Spannish, Russian

I guide in all the museums of St. Petersburg and also in small towns like Pskov or Novgorod. In my free time I enjoy writing books and have two books of novels already published. Those who know me say I am a creative and bright person. Believe me with me you will never feel bored because I can't stand being bored myself!

Private Guide in Krasnodar

Private Guide in Krasnodar - Evgeniy

(Member Since 2015) Languages: English, Russian, Mongolian

I am 41-years old family man with extensive expat experience and around 20 countries visited by both work and leisure with family. Spent seven years living in the Central Asia and used to work in Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Serbia, Turkey, Indonesia, Rwanda, Canada, so my communication circle is not consists of my tour clients only and much wider in fact. That basically means I am perfectly understanding the cultural differences, all possible demands and needs of people while travelling etc.

Private Guide in Ufa

Private Guide in Ufa - Johan

(Member Since 2024) Excursions/tous in the following cities: Ufa Languages: English, Russian

We are involved in travel and transfer business since 2006 with the aim of providing high quality services within and outside the boundaries of Switzerland. To earn fidelity and trust of our clients in...

Private Guide in Moscow

Private Guide in Moscow - Julia

(Member Since 2018) Languages: english

My name is Julia and I'm originally from Siberia. I moved in Moscow 10 years ago and immediately felled in love with this city! Once you will come in Russia you will never forget it. People are warm and helpful, the weather is really outstanding, lots of history, facts, food and fun!

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Private Guide in Moscow - Maria

(Member Since 2011) Excursions/tous in the following cities: Moscow Languages: English, Russian

Hi! I'm Maria, 27. During the fall, winter and spring I teach Russian language to expats in Moscow, but summertime is better for traveling, than for studying. So, in summer I leave the classroom and enjoy showing my favourite Moscow places to the city's guests.

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Private Guide in Moscow - Marina

(Member Since 2018) Languages: english

My name is Marina and I am a Moscow city tour Guide. I have two years guiding experience, as a boat guide and as a city tour guide. I have my own project called MoscVoyage where we give full services to our tourists, visas, accomodation, transfers and tours.

Private Guide in St. Petersburg

Private Guide in St. Petersburg - Raisa

(Member Since 2013) Excursions/tous in the following cities: St. Petersburg Languages: English, Spanish, Russian

Hello and welcome to St. Petersburg. My name is Raisa and I’m an authorized and professional guide in this beautiful city. I started to work as a tour guide in 2003 and I’m a fully licensed guide...

Private Guide in Sochi

Private Guide in Sochi - Tanya

(Member Since 2016) Languages: English, Russian

My name is Tanya. I'm friendly, fun loving and adventures person. I like to meet people who love to travel and admire the natural and man-made wonders of the world. With a passion for travel, I understand the value of individual tours when you don't need to rush to catch my bus, and when you are free to explore the place and get to know local stories and customs.

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Private Guide in Moscow - Tatyana

(Member Since 2010) Excursions/tous in the following cities: Moscow Languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian

From the heart to the suburbs of Moscow, we offer CAR, BUS, WALK, RIVER, SUBWAY TOURS. Private tours and large group sizes are welcome! All tours are available in English, French, German and Spanish languages. We also offer transfers and transportation services. Call or E-mail us 24 hours a day!... let this be your first step into the world of mysterious culture, dynamic city experience and visual memory of breathtaking sights!

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Guide Licensing Information for Russia

Russia offers a very broad range of tour possibilities due its immense territory and vast cultural diversity. However, despite the official licensing requirements, there is a very large number of guides operating without a license. Moreover, since every city has its own guide licensing requirements, it is often not feasible for private guides to get a license, which is rarely required for general tours. However, when conducting tours in national museums, especially in large cities like Moscow or Saint-Petersburg, a valid tour guide license is always required. That's why the main cultural tourist attractions are usually serviced by officially licensed guides. 

In order to get a guide license in Russia the applicant has to possess relevant knowledge in the respective domain. If there's no proper education, guiding courses can be found in almost any large city, however it is important to make sure that they will provide a valid certificate or diploma. After completing the courses and obtaining the certificate, the guide will have to register with the local authorities of the city he or she is willing to operate in. But this only refers to guides, who are willing to focus their tours on history and culture by including national museums to their tours. For general interest tours no license is required.

Questions about Russia
Hello, I have received a request from clients regarding a city tour of Kaliningrad in french. Could you please tell me more about your knowledge of the language and experience with french customer, as well as your desirable salary for 3h tour. Thank you! Best regards, ...
Eliza
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