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March 30, 2008
May 15, 2007
For Russian Bride Seekers in St.
Petersburg
Send roses, chocolates, champagne and other gifts to
your loved ones in St. Petersburg, Russia. Free translation of gift card
messages! Free SMS confirmation of deliveries! Quality digital photos!!!
To
Petersburg
with love
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A similar service is available from me in
Moscow & Tver - pv
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TAXI
English speaking driver with own cars.
pulkovo-taxi.narod.ru
anton@gopetersburg.spb.ru
Tested Oct.
25, 2005 - response time 20 min.
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TICKETS
Tickets of Russia. St.Petersburg:
huge city guide with maps, livecams; Kirov Opera, the Hermitage,
etc. Russia: classical music in mp3 & Real Audiuo, catalog of
websites, mass media, gay & lesbian, visas & many others.
TicketsOfRussia.ru, Write George Elisson to
elisson@ticketsofrussia.ru
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Bike rental in St.
Petersburg
right by the main (Moscow) train station. They have an
English page and probably speak English. The rate is about $15/day.
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St. Petersburg walking
tours
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Saint-Petersburg
& area
Rooms, homestays,
apartments, or anything else
Added in January 2008
http://www.introbyirina.com/
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Uncle Pasha's Pick for apartments -
March 10, 2007
When in St. Petersburg I stay at one
of the two apartments owned and operated by
Marina & Andrea. Unbeatable locations:
one on Millionnaya near The Hermitage and the other just off Nevsky close
to the former Royal Stables. The one near The Hermitage has a separate
entrance and, if not for "Evroremont" and a high-tech shower with
a built-in sound system, this vault-like flat would be a powerful
piece of Dostoyevskian St. Petersburg. The one near the stables is a
functional well-lit hotel-like place. The price range is from 40 to
80Euro. Marina & Andrea need to be especially commended on their
near-instant response to
e-mail
enquiries.
See my almost totally
impartial* report on
"The Stables"
~ Millionnaya
Their site:
http://www.saintpetersburg.org
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*The only benefit I get from some hosts is a small input into site
maintenance. Enough to cover an occasional beer I may consume in the
process of working on my pages but far from what it would take to
make me do "advertising". I also stay at these places for free when
they are vacant in exchange for same in
Moscow
or Staritsa. Thus
my desire to sell to you is quite week. All purported facts are to
teh best of my knowledge true. In most cases I endeavour to convey
how accommodation offers look to you, not how I or the host wants
you to see then. While it is hard to quantify certain things I'd say
trust 90% of my assertions. .
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Uncle Pasha's Pick for Room/Homestay
type accommodation -
December 24, 2007
Homestay/B&Bfast from
Masha &
Tamara Petrovna of Vasilyevsky Island is another favourite of
mine. Two rooms in an spacious "art deco" (is it the right
term?) apartment. Some of my guests called the style "French
brothel". From $30 per person, $50/couple, able to accommodate up to
5. Masha is one of the hosts who
respond
e-mails promptly and usually have a positive answer to just
about any enquiry.
My new (Feb. 07) report
~
Old (about
2002) report
NEAR-INSTANT RESPONSE!
USUALLY A POSITIVE ANSWER TO JUST ABOUT ANY REQUEST! ONE OF THE
EASIEST ST. PETERSBURG PEOPLE TO DEAL WITH!!
MOST DEFINITELY CHECK THE
CLIENT
FEEDBACK
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Another offer from Masha, room in the same building as above
(Vasilyevsky Island, 15 min. by bus to Metro Valileostrovskaya, one
stop from Nevsky, Gostiny Dror etc.) but this time without her
mother, thus
- unrestrained access
to the kitchen
- no yapping and peeing
dog
- no opinionated locals
incessantly talking to you
in a language you don't understand
Masha herself lives in
that apartment. NO MOTHERS!
Rate: $40 single, $50
double (yes, in dollars, and valid as of March 2008).
Available to guests, no
extra charge, no hassle to ask -
- phone, iron, ironing
table, electric teapot, DVD, two TVs, WiFi Internet connection,
hair dryer, linen, washer, CD player, extra heaters
See photos of this room in
Masha's own apartment on Valisyevsky in St. Petersburg
HERE
(No. 11).
THE ENTIRE APARTMENT CAN
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Received Jan. 18, 2008
> If you are looking for a very
central and affordable accomodation while in St.Petersburg, you
could stay in our fully furnished, 2 bdr apartment (50 sqm) on
Nevsky Prospekt 53/55. It is a 5 min walk from Ploschad Vosstaniya
metro station as well as from historical sights, shopping, cafes and
entertainment.
> Windows are facing a quiet courtyard that is secured by a gate.> The apartment has all amenities for a short stay.
> Price EUR 40-80 per night, depending on the number of nights and
the season.> Please contact Galina at
nefra@mail.ru |
From my mailbox:
"6
Apartments for rent in St. Petersburg directly from owners. Modern
comfortable Studio, 1, 2, 3 bedroom apartments in the very center,
with
stanning views from the windows to Fontanka river and Griboedov
canal. Attractive prices. Cheap and fast Russian Visa support and
registration (35 Euro).
roxanita@yandex.ru,
www.roxana-apartments.com Also we may offer budget long-term rentals."
Tested Oct. 25 2005. Response time 1 hour.
Moved up on the list. |
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Two apartments in the center of St. Petersburg direct from the host
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www.saintpetersburg.homestead.com,
ceskating@msn.com
No response to
Jan. 2007 request - pv |
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Homestay in Saint-Petersburg -
www.spbstay.narod.ru,
ilona86@list.ru
At a glance looks like a very down-to-earth homestay direct from
host.
No response
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Wanderer Shelter, $10-20/night.
Dachny proyezd, tel.
+7-812 -1569815. E-mail:
Anatolijf@mail.ru
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From my mailbox:
Dear guests!
We could offer your B&B in 1
or 2 rooms of 4 rooms apartment in the centre of Vasilievsky Island.
It is 7 minutes walk from metro station Vasileostrovskaya, which is
1 metro stop from Gostiny Dvor - the centre of the city. It will
take you 10 minutes to go by bus to the Hermitage! The apartment is
situated in a quiet place between Maly and Sredny prospect at 15th
line.
The hosts are 2 Russian
ladies - mother Galina (some French) and daughter Anna (fluent
English and French, some Italian and Spanish).
Really tasty breakfasts are
served!
Please contact us by e-mail:
pavlova@aport.ru
Prices: 25 USD (19 EURO) per
person or 40 USD (30 EURO) per couple.
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Rooms
starting 35Euros/night that can be reserved via
Marina Barrett:
www.russianguide.20m.com/7bridgesb&b.htm Another
one, slightly more expensive:
www.russianguide.20m.com/2room_stp_vas.htm
No response report received early in 2007 |
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From my mailbox:
Comfortable small one-room apartment at the very center of Saint-Petersburg. It's at 5 min from Moscow Railway station and Nevski Prospect at the nice, quiet Pushkinskaia street. Landlady speaks English but it'd be better if you write her by
internet. If you call, English OK, but speak slowly and easy please! Great price $40. Very easy to get to Pushkinskaya from the Moscow Train Station:
Follow Nevsky, left side. First turn to the left. Pushkinskaya are
between Ligovskaya and Marata. How these streets look in Russian:
Pushkinskaya = Пушкинская
Ligovskaya =
Лиговская
Marata = Марата
vav99@yandex.ru,
(812)245-03-54 (Natalia)
good feedback,
photos
This one is especially recommended by
Olesya whom you can ask for details. You may also send a copy of
your inquiry to her. Olesya's stuff is at
www.russiangirlfriay.com
- Pasha
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From my mailbox:
Thanks
for the message. Wow, what good service. Is> she really
Russian? No misery there for you tour, I'm >afraid.
However, the international hostel in St> Petersburg was a dump (as
you predicted). Didn't stay> there.
Instead have a lovely lovely hotel about 100> metres from the
Hermitage. The Hotel "Hayka",> Millionnaya Ul, 27. 1180
rubles for a great double> with fridge and tv. Tel 812 315
3368. Should go on> your recommended list, though I'm not sure
the> receptionist speaks English so booking would be> tricky.>
> Bye, Neil & Becky
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From my mailbox:
B&B,
budget, rafting & nature, other fun and alternative stuff: Natasha
Sorokina, http://www.vologda.ru/~nata00/
nata00@netzero.net
TAKES SEVERAL DAYS TO
RESPOND, BOOKING REQUIRED IN ADVANCE, BOOKINGS FOR NO LESS THAN 5
PERSON-DAYS ONLY CONSIDERED. - JAN. 2007
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From my mailbox:
"Accommodation in the heart of St.
Petersburg, Russia for a holiday, business trip or a language course. Location
in a quiet side street in the historical center close to the most places of
interest. Directly from the owner, favourable prices.
info@apartment-stpetersburg.com,
www.apartment-stpetersburg.com
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From my mailbox:
"Our newly renovated 4-room
private residence (Mini-Hotel) offers a high level of comfort,
excellent service and a warm homely atmosphere for a very
reasonable price. We are without a doubt a good alternative
accommodation to the often expensive
"Western" hotels and to the shabby-as-ever "Soviet"
hotels, which are typically situated far from the city center of
St.Petersburg."
info@rentroom.ru
www.rentroom.ru
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NOT CHECKED OVER 2 YEARS From my mailbox:
Rent 40 USD per day.>> No. of rooms 1.>> Location: historic center
m. Chernishevskaja with a
view >> on the Neva river, the Litejnij Bridge and Finlandskij >>
railway station. You can really see ships passing the >> window 50 m
away!>> All conveniences, furnished. English is spoken. Tour
>> guide and any tours on request.>> Please contact me via e-mail or
call me directly: 7
911 >> 2195605, home 8 812 3213590.>
>> Best regards.
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NOT CHECKED OVER 2 YEARS
Rooms in a huge apartment.
Prices **start** at 50Euros. According to their recent newsletter
they have STORAGE FOR BICYCLES AND MOTORCYCLES!! Cater
mostly to German speakers. www.privatpension.ru
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NOT CHECKED OVER 2 YEARS
www.arentspb.ru
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NOT CHECKED OVER 2 YEARS
members.tripod.com/TatyanaB/homestay.html
E-mail misha@rol.ru
[NO RESPONSE]
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NOT CHECKED OVER 2 YEARS
Host Families Association (HOFA)
Tavricheskaya 5-25, St.Petersburg, 193015 Russia
Phone&Faxs: +7-812-275-1992
Cell:+7-901-300-4432
hofa@hofa.ru;
english@hofa.ru
www.hofa.ru |
NOT CHECKED OVER 2 YEARS
www.visit-spb.nm.ru
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NOT CHECKED OVER 2 YEARS
From my mailbox:
Mini-hotels in St-Petersburg, Russia:
http://mini-hotels.russiarent.com
Mini-hotels in Saint-Petersburg. Information,
accommodation, online reservations. Cozy and comfortable atmosphere,
personal care and attention, European level of service, and moderate
prices make them an ideal choice.
+7 (812) 272-2742, +7 (812) 468-2911 (pager, 24/7)
contact@russiarent.com
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NOT CHECKED OVER 2 YEARS
From my mailbox:
Russian St.
Petersburg Tours:
www.russian-st-petersburg.com St. Pete photos and information,
piece of advice and services for travelers.
mail@russian-st-petersburg.com,
phone: +7-812-327-0373, fax +7-812-327-0373
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NOT CHECKED OVER 2 YEARS
Alternative tours,
Russian North
FairPlay,
www.fairplay.spb.ru ,
grateful@mail.wplus.net Recommended as a versatile traveller
support company that adheres to its declared mission to deliver
value. They specialize in somewhat non-standard tours. Examples are
Alternative St. Petersburg, Russian North, and Horseback Travel.
March 2007
Haven't heard from them/about the for 2-3 years.
-Pasha
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NOT CHECKED OVER 2 YEARS From my mailbox:
Original St. Petersburg Russian
Tours - An Australian-Russian joint
venture travel company offering accommodation in St. Petersburg : homestay b&b from $22, homestay halfboard from $27, apartments from
$35, hotels from $79. Free consultations. Write to
info@original-st-petersburg.com or see
www.original-st-petersburg.com
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NOT CHECKED OVER 2 YEARS
From my mailbox:
Russian language in
the EducaCentre, St. Petersburg
www.educacentre.net,
www.russian-st-petersburg.com, mail@educacentre.net Russian immersion language courses and homestay
accommodation by the EducaCentre (est. 1989), biggest language school in
St. Petersburg, Russia."
Phone +7 (812) 3270373 ||| Fax +7 (812) 3270373
22 Sinopskaya emb., St. Petersburg, 193167, Russia
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NOT CHECKED OVER 2 YEARS From my mailbox:
Alliance Travel: We provide
accommodation in rented apartments within 24 hours after a request
was received; invitation for a Russian visa within 2 hours and
guided tours designed according to your wishes. All this for the
lowest price in Petersburg. For further info please write Svetlana Salovska to
rabkine@online.ru or visit our site
www.alliancetravel.da.ru
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NOT CHECKED OVER 2 YEARS From my mailbox:
Lodging in Saint-Petersburg"
offers the best hotel alternative - inexpensive, comfortable,
exquisitely furnished and fully equipped private apartments in our
city. We can accomodate you from 2 nights to several months. If
needed our representative will meet you at the airport and bring to
the chosen flat. You can review our online information on
www.lodgingspb.com or e-mail to
webmaster@lodgingspb.com, TEL. 7 812 272 2742 Also
www.mini-hotels.russiarent.com/links.php
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NOT CHECKED OVER 2 YEARS
www.cityrealtyrussia.com - Apartments in St. Petersburg, a few
in Moscow, B&B, visa support.
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NOT CHECKED OVER 2 YEARS From my
mailbox:
www.homestay.ru,
russia@travel.spb.ru - "Homestay accommodation in
Saint-Petersburg, Russia. Save money, make new friends and learn
some Russian!"
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From my mailbox -
Dear friends,
My name is
Tatiana, I live in St. Petersburg and work as a local guide for
more than 4 years, saving money of my clients and showing them more
real country than the one you can see from the tourist bus window. I
can help with planning and realization of your trip as an
experienced advisor and all-around assistant. I offer to my
guests both the essentials like the visa support, inexpensive
accommodation (B&B at my own apartment and other options) and
different sight-seeing programs. More than half of my site
www.RussianAdventure.com
is a useful information demanded by the independent travelers (check
for example <getting to St.Petersburg> section - by train, bus,
plane or ferry from Moscow, Helsinki, Tallinn or Riga). Write me to
info@RussianAdventure.com and deal directly with the local of your travel destination.
All consulting
is certainly free of charge. - Tatiana
Please note: Tatiana also has a
room for rent in her
apartment. She in St. Petersburg and Olesya
in Moscow (www.russiangirlfriday.com) are good buddies and work together
well. Think of them as a team that can render efficient assistance
in both Moscow and St. Petersburg. I regularly hear good feedback from Tatiana's
clients and guests. No complaints as of the time of this update
(Oct. 25, 2005)
- Pasha
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From my mailbox:
Being first time visitors to St.
Petersburg the website information was excellent regarding finding a
location, the photographs being a true
representation of the apartment. We were met by Alexey on arrival,
who was more than helpful in providing information on where to go,
where to eat. Constant contact enabled us to inform him of changes
and delays in our plans. And nothing was too much trouble. An
excellent service and a pleasure to deal with
http://www.spbapt.com
- Matthew
Hall & Susanna Railie
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Other
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Accommodation offers direct from landlords and hosts. The travelling
public that visits my site wants to make contact with people, not travel
agencies!!
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for $40/day
all the basics included,
at this site owner's dacha
Waiting for something to happen? If you need to pass time quietly and
inexpensively, consider my dacha near
Staritsa, Tver region.
For $40 you
will get a roof over your head and above-average (compared to Russian
rural standard) conveniences that include an open hearth and hot water
supply. And a horse in the barn to help you stay in shape. Want to
experience the luxury of total inactivity? For $60/day someone will be
appointed to cook, to keep the "banya" hot, to saddle the horse for you,
to carry in firewood, and otherwise make sure you need to do nothing to
keep yourself comfortable. Located near
Staritsa, Tver region, 4-5 hours
from Moscow and 6-7 from St. Petersburg.
An article about my dacha by Liz Fudge
More at
www.russian-horse-rides.com
and www.staritsa.info
Ask about the "dacha" option
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