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21.12.2011 at 20:20
Comments by
Marty
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My partner, our friend and I spent three full days with Nickolay in late May 2011. I was looking online for a gay guide for our trip so that we would feel comfortable as gay tourists and was quite fortunate to find Nickolay’s website. We corresponded through email to set up our itinerary that also included Nickolay picking us up from the airport, taking us to our apartment, and dropping us off at the airport. We were very lucky that Nickolay took us to our apartment because there was some confusion about where to pick up the key and then getting to the apartment which we found out was in a totally different location. Nickolay communicated with the apartment representative for us which got us successfully into our apartment. This would have been a nightmare if we had to manage ourselves.
Although Nickolay would have been able to accompany us to gay-related sites, we chose to spend all of our time seeing Saint Petersburg highlights including the palaces at Peterhof and Pavlovsk. Nickolay is thoroughly knowledgeable about Russian history: the Russian monarchy; their protocols, their scandals; Russian wars and military leaders; Russian palaces, buildings, architecture, and furnishings. Nickolay is an excellent communicator of this fascinating information.
Although we would have enjoyed experiencing some aspects of Saint Petersburg’s gay life, we didn’t have the time to do so. We know that others who enjoyed Nickolay as their guide also took some time to visit bars, shows, and bathhouses, and, indicated they really enjoyed themselves at these venues. I’m sure we would have thoroughly enjoyed ourselves too. However, this wasn’t a priority for us on this trip. Therefore, our praise for Nickolay is totally based on his expertise about the more mainstream activities of tourists to Saint Petersburg. Thank you Nickolay for making our trip to Saint Petersburg such a wonderful, memorable experience.
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02.10.2011 at 10:58
Comments by
Courtney Dyer /e-mail/
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Dear Niko,
This is just a brief message to thank you so much for looking after me,Rob, Frank and Michael during our visit to Saint Petersburg on 19 and 20 August.
You have a an impressive knowledge and you really made the trip for me. I am not the cruise type and that cruise was my first and last as I could not put up with all that American hype again and if I want to go anywhere again I will fly.
If you are ever visiting Melbourne Australia it would be my pleasure to have you to stay with me so just remember that.
Warm Regards, Courtney Dyer
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01.10.2011 at 23:00
Comments by
Steward LaCasce
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Dear Niko, Thanks again for being "our friend in St. Petersburg." Bob and I along with our friend Karin were somewhat uneasy coming to Russia for the first time, so we found your welcome at the airport greatly reassuring. Then, for all three of our trips with you, you met us at our hotel on time with "Boris," your trusty car, and gave us the professional guidance we needed. Your good humor and knowledge did much to leave us with such a positive opinion of St. Petersburg and Russia in general. You were an excellent host, friend, and representative of your country. All the best, Steward
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13.09.2011 at 18:52
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Barry and John /e-mail/
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Niko,
Just a quick note to say what a wonderful time we had whilst in Saint Petersburg. You really are the most perfect of guides - our correspondence before we met, was so reassuring; you lived up to every expectation whilst your subject knowledge is second to none, be it the military history of Russia or the finer details of the likes and dislikes of Catherine the Great!
John could not have had a better birthday present and being with you was just like spending time with a friend with whom we all had so much in common.
We heartily recommend you as a Tour Guide who puts in so much more than is expected, and makes each session so memorable.
Thankyou for showing me the grave of Tchaikovsky - a lifelong ambition of mine.
From Barry & John
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03.09.2011 at 23:26
Comments by
keith gilbert /e-mail/
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Hello Niko,
helping a friend contact you today has reminded me of my visit with you this time last year.
I cannot express how magnificent my visit was to your city.
Your "expert" help in all matters made for a truely splendid visit.
You are so helpful, courteous and patient,
I shall always remember with gratitude how you rushed me through the lineup at the airport ( I had misread my departure time) and barely got on the plane.
With warm wishes to you.
Keith Gilbert; Vancouver
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28.05.2011 at 15:28
Comments by
Paul & Christan /e-mail/
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Hey Niko
Just to say many thanks for the great experience you provided in Russia. As your testimonials say, your knowledge is second to none and helped us to see more than what we ould have done without you. For readers can i recommend a day to Tsarskoe Selo and Pushkin, really worthwhile. Thanks again, keep in contact xx
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20.09.2010 at 13:46
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David
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Dear Nikolay,
I can't thank you enough for showing me the most beautiful place in Europe for the past week. St.Petersburg and all the places around it are simply magical. And you are so nice & friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and patient.
The last day in Novgorod was also fun; it was great for Jenya to join us and share a bit of his family life with us, he is a very nice person. Please remind him to turn his Chinese lamps right-side-up! :)
Stay in touch. I'll see you again when I come to Russia next time, and will recommend all my friends to contact you if they plan a visit to St.Petersburg. And when you come to Australia or Hong Kong, and I will see you here!
Regards,
David
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16.09.2010 at 21:46
Comments by
Toni Andreu /e-mail/
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Dear Niko,
On behalf of my sister, my brother-in-law, and myself, we would like to thank you for the wonderful days we spent in your gourgeous city. You were the best possible company we could have and surpased all our expectations. In the next few days we will send you some pictures for you files. I have to tell you that now you have been highly recommended in the Spanish gay comunity!!...I am pretty sure that I will meet you again as I will certainly go back to Saint Petersbourg and, if so, I will certainly want to have you as my guide
My warmest greetings and thank you for your hospitality
Toni and family
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01.07.2010 at 10:31
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Geoff and David /e-mail/
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Hi Nikko,
Thanks for the excellent tour on Tuesday. We both thought it was a brilliant experience and you are such an easy guy to chat to.
I am not a great one for 'doing the sights of a city'. I like the more off the track experiences that new places have to offer. So it was fun doing that with you.
I must say that St Petersburg does have some great tourist sights too.
David has booked himself for the opera. I may go to the sauna or possibly the Pavlovskie baths with the naked party on Friday, not sure yet. We had a full day today too out at Peterhof so are both a bit tired.
Please feel free to e-mail if you do plan to visit the UK. I have a spare room and you would be welcome to stay.
Thanks once again for Tuesday's unforgettable experience.
cheers
Geoff and David
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16.04.2010 at 12:40
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Peter and Warren /e-mail/
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Hi Niko. Thank you again for our wonderful time in St Petersburg. Your knowledge as a guide was second to none, and we saw and learned many things. Oh yes and the bathhouse on Tuesday night was a sight-seeing highlight too! ;-D
Very interesting to experience a city in the depths of heavy snow; a novelty for us coming from a temperate climate.
Cheers!
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