I am Ilja, one person travel guide, interpreter, musician, host and friend of everyone who wants to explore Russia and its unique Lake Baikal.

I organise group travels through Russia two times per year. If you have some questions or you are up to make a trip with me, feel free to contact me.

AMoscow: Russia: Language Limitations? Guide Required?

Hey Satya, in fact it is difficult in Russia​ without Russian. But in a big city like Moscow​ or Saint Petersburg (Russia)​ most of service people and young citizens do speak some english. Apart of it many indicators... See More

ARussia: Trans-Siberian trip

HI Janelle, first of all very cool idea to make this trip! I've done this route already 4 times and it's been always amazing. I was travelling two times in the 3rd class and two times in the 2nd. I have to admit that in the 3rd class was much more fun, no worries... See More

ARussia: Road trip in europe, russia

Hi Marc, cool idea! I did something similar few years ago. I bought old bmw for 300€ and went to Mongolia​ crossing Ukraine​, Russia​, Georgia​, Azerbaijan​, Fert to Turkmenistan​, whole... See More