I need one of those octagonal black chauffeur caps to help me play the role better! Any ideas where I can get it?

• In 80% of cases "The Boss" himself will meet and greet you at the Sheremetyevo (SVO) or Domodedovo airport or one of the train station. That gives you an opportunity to discuss your need and concerns, and me a chance to sell my from among a variety of travel and business support services. Don't be a lickpenny, don't spend half of your day getting to Moscow by public transit, let me welcome you with all the grace I'm still capable of.

• Reliable yet inconspicuous car, 20 years of accident free driving in Canada and Russia.

• Flat $40/ride contribution to the car repair fund in most cases. No extra charge for additional passengers, night time, weekends. $70 to get you between Domodedovo and Sheremetyevo. $20 for a train station lift. No charge for reasonable waiting time.

• Don't worry if your flight is late. Whenever possible I phone to check the arrival time.

• Advice, help buying tickets, accommodation arranged, assistance if things go not as expected - comprehensive support of the sort that can't possibly be counted on from a taxi driver if available from me.

To arrange for airport transfer...

• Send me an e-mail  with date, time, flight number and origin. Make sure I acknowledge it. If you wish, call me at 8-916-117-1527 (as dialed from Moscow) or +7-916-117-1527 (from abroad) but PLEASE mind the time difference and DON'T use the phone if an e-mail will do just as well.

• A photo or description of yourself may help to pick you out in the airport crowd even if you are too tired and disoriented to notice me and my sign with your name on it.

• Confirm that you are coming and need an airport transfer a day or two before.

• Have my numbers on you at all times while in Russia. The mobile is 8-916-117-1527. Also note Olesya's number: 8-916-754-0538.

Miscellany...

• A shuttle bus will transfer you between Sheremetyevo 2 (SVO-2) and Sheremetyevo 1 (SVO-1) free of charge, so you don't need my services for that unless you see value in being met, oriented, and having your plans discussed. 

• Floor plan of Sheremetyevo-2: http://www.infoservices.com/moscow/map/sher-2800.html

• Please note the Information Desk in the middle of the arrivals hall. Let's meet there in the unlikely case we miss each other in the airport crowd. You can make an announcement or a phone call from there.  

• From Sheremetyevo-2 to Moscow by public transit

• Soon: moscow to domodedovo by train

• Need a mini-van? I recommend  www.russiatravel.org  

• Use the cell phone you brought with you ONLY AS THE LAST RESORT. The connect charge may go as high at $20.

 

This pretty well captures the geist and genius and aura of the vehicle. Your $40 contribution will go towards its repair or replacement fund.

 

 

 

 

 

And this is me.

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Related files

• My apartment for rent
• Backpacker accommodation I can offer
• Master list of "decently budget" Moscow apartments (hotels are there too)
• Horseback rides and countryside travel
• Moscow orientation tour
• Business Services (translator, interpreter, guide, logistics, information searches...)
• Olesya's advice and assistance for men who come to Russia to meet their future wives  MOVED TO WWW.RUSSIANGIRLFRIDAY.COM
• Train and air tickets at local prices plus our small service fee  SEE WWW.RUSSIANGIRLFRIDAY.COM

Here is another picture of the vehicle, the good old Renault Encore, tastefully decorated with dents and rust spots to deceive both the crooks and the police. Photo taken somewhere in the Novgorod region, around 1999. Still alive and well as we are getting towards the end of 2003. Speaking of travel which, do take a look at the Moscow to St. Petersburg trip... The thing on top of it is a miniature catamaran...

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