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Edem
Club
(Kiev)
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For those of you are
looking for a good full-service Agency
to get started with, I highly recommend Edem Club in Kiev (formerly Women of
Ukraine).
I have been highly satisfied with Women of Ukraine / Edem Club so far.
Sergey Kulik has proven to be very professional, trustworthy, and
quite responsive
to all requests I have made.
What more can a man ask for?
superdave
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Svetlana Agency*
(St. P)
Introductions by Irina*
(St. P)
A Foreign Affair*
(St.P, Moscow, more)
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I have just recently returned from a 4 week holiday in
St. Petersburg. I decided to
try out several Agencies to meet ladies for a date.
First, I visited the Svetlana Agency
Where I was warmly greeted and we sat down to discuss their services.
I thought their prices were a bit too expensive for me personally and
their procedure too restrictive.
I merely wanted
to make a purchase of several phone numbers and addresses so that I could
make the contact myself.
I telephoned Irina Borisova as I had heard many recommendations about her services
from other members from the list.
Irina was great.
She met me personally at the metro station even though it
was heavily raining and we took a mini bus taxi to her home.
I met her
friendly husband. Irina
interviewed me asking questions about my
background and what kind of lady I would like to meet to get an idea of my
personality etc. She sat me down
in the lounge and gave me several catalogues to look through and to keep a
side the ladies that I liked.
During this time she brought me in coffee and something to eat.
She was very naturally friendly and had a nice smile.
I was very impressed even from this point with her friendliness,
caring attitude and hospitality.
I chose 5 ladies that I would like to meet.
She then went through each ladies profile individually
to tell me about their background and situation. She recommended who would be
suitable for me offering me her advice and I took all this in to
consideration when I came to choose the ladies I hoped to meet.
Before I left her flat, Irina had arranged all my meetings starting from that
same evening to meeting my first date.
She had some great ladies on her books.
Irina did not boast of having thousands of ladies on her books, but the ones
she did have, she seemed to have first hand knowledge and information about
each of them. This was my
experience of meeting Irina and I would also recommend her services.
Before I went to Irena's Agency, I also visited
A Foreign
Affair
Agency. I was greeted by Tim who
took me into a room and set up the computer and asked me to browse through
the ladies profiles and make a note of those I would like to meet.
After 10 minutes of looking through the computer it had 'crashed' and
their staff could not help, saying there was a current problem with the
line.
I then began to browse through their catalogues.
The number of ladies profiles on their books it was unbelievable!!
It would have taken me a week to view them all.
I was a little disappointed with their service and in looking through
all these profiles that it was frustrating.
I was hoping to receive some personal
'one to one' help and attention to help me make a decision.
But after being left alone for
nearly an hour, I decided to leave.
But the cost of meeting ladies
from A Foreign Affair was only $10 and this is what attracted me to
their Agency in the first place.
But I was
disappointed with the service and hospitality I
received.
m_sweeney |
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Introductions by Irina*
(St. P)
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Sept
2001
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I used the Services of
Irina Borisova
and was VERY happy with her. In
fact, I tried to pay her a little extra the day I left but she refused.
Irina got me a flat not far from Nevsky Prospekt and was willing to
help any time I called her.
By the way, before going, I had been looking at thousands of these lovely
Russian Women for three years before I decided to 'just go' as was
suggested on this list this past summer.
I 'just went' and it may lead to more
(I'll know after my rendezvous in Paris with someone I met
through another agency who halted my interest in further searching.).
:o)
I highly recommend Irina Borisova's services even if you are interested in
ladies from other agencies.
Paul
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Service in Kharkov
(Kharkov)
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Sept
2001
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My name is Corey P. and I own an Insurance Agency that specializes in
International Insurance. The
reason for me writing to you, is to give a reference for the Services
provided by Ira Rivkina in Kharkov,
Ukraine.
I have been to Kharkov three times now, and I first met Ira on my initial
visit. Since that time I have
used Ira for delivery of gifts and also she assisted my lady me in securing
a very reasonable apartment close to the City Center.
Ira is a very kind lady and she does an exceptional job for me.
I have found her fees to me more than
reasonable. Having an internet site, I know how important it is to
assure that the recommendations you make are solid.
Ira and her service fit
that criteria and I would recommend her to anyone that I know.
I hope that you will consider placing her on your list.
I am sure that she will be a positive addition. I used her
services in November of 2000 for delivery of flowers, May/June 2001 and also
for researching and securing an apartment in September 2001. All the
best,
Corey P,
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Introductions by Irina*
(St. P)
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Sept
2001
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I highly recommend the Services of Irina
Borisova of St. Petersburg. I always make a point of visiting with Irina for a
cup of tea when I am in town.
kentucky dan
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Peace Travel Services*
(St.
P, Moscow)
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Sept
2001
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For Travel Services, I would suggest contacting Andrei, of
Peace Travel Services. He has been
consistently recommended by members of this list. I have just
started to use his services, and the help that he has given so far
has been prompt and much welcome. In addition, the prices that he
quotes on his web site for certain trips are the same as the prices paid by
Russian friends recently - they had expressed concern about me being "ripped
off" until I told them his charges.
Incidentally, the cost of the internal flights that he is arranging are the
same as they paid as well. I have
no commercial interest, just going to be a very
satisfied customer.
John
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Service Agency
380-44-294-3879
(Kiev)
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Sept
2001
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There is a Service Agency
in the bottom left of the Hotel Russe. They are very customer oriented, hire
the sexiest
translators around, (one was 21 and I would marry
her in a minute, her name is 'Yana'. Say 'Hi' to her if she's still
there for me, OK). I hired the translator, a nice diesel van with driver
for myself, the translator, my 'date' and her boy for 5 hours for only
$105.
They will
also get you tickets for events, on a moment's notice.
Dennis
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Translations
by
Marianna
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Sept
2001
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I would like to take this
opportunity to recommend Marianna to
you
as a Translator of
letters from English to Russian and vice versa. I have been using
Marianna for translations for about six months and I have found that she is
very reliable and trustworthy as well as being a very sweet lady. Give
her a try. I think that you will be pleasantly surprised with her work.
Jim
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dating-ru.com
(Moscow, St.P, more)
Antonio's
One
True Love
(Belarus,
Ukraine, more)
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Sept
2001
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I just thought I'd tell you that I had no trouble with the Agency
sites that had my wife's profile.
I asked both to remove
her profile and received a friendly response within a day.
Her profile was removed a couple of days later.
One site was
dating-ru.com. This is where I
found my wife. I highly recommend
it. I've always been very
satisfied with their service.
Very
professional and reliable.
The other site was onetruelove.net
(which has many affiliate sites).
I've had good luck with this site as well but haven't used their service
in a few months.
ChrisM
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Flower & Gift Int'l*
(Russia, Ukraine, more)
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Sept
2001
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For Flowers I use flowers-russia.com
(USA Based)
xnavyman2000
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Russian Girls
Klub*
(Stavropol
and Moscow)
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Sept
2001
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This Agency is owned by a man named Steve Brandon.
By all accounts, he is reputable, reliable, and trustworthy.
Kurt
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Russian Girls
Klub*
(Stavropol
and Moscow)
Peace Travel
Services*
(St.
P, Moscow)
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Sept
2001
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I'm a 'newbie', but I
have to speak for Steve Brandon's Agency. He helped me out via
email, and connected me with Andrei (go-russia.com),
who is phenomenally helpful,
professional, and affordable in Moscow.
Steve did this even though I pursued my interests independently- not
using his service at all. I'm very appreciative.
What a great forum for learning!
Ralph
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Russian-Women.net
(Russia, Ukraine, Latvia, more)
A Foreign Affair*
(St.P, Moscow, more)
Svetlana's Brides*
(Kyrgyzstan, Biskek)
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Sept
2001
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My experience so far.
ALL these Agencies are professional, and adapt their technology and
business model to be better for the client on a continuous basis,
especially Russian-Women.net.
So my opinions are only mine, and only a snapshot of these agencies AT THIS
TIME.
As far as the front end site of the above sites, I would
rate them in this order:
a strong 8
->
Russian-Women.net
a strong 7.5 ->
A Foreign Affair
(AFA)
a strong 7.0 ->
Svetlana's Brides
As far as personal attention, I would rate them:
a strong 8
->
Svetlana's Brides
a strong 7.5
->
Russian-Women.net
an average 7.0 ->
A Foreign Affair
(AFA)
Dennis
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Natasha Varetskaya*
(Simferopol, Odessa, Kherson, Ukraine)
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Sept
2001
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List, I have mentioned
this service before but since I just used them again with exceptional
results, I decided to bring them to your attention again. I have used Natasha
at
navar@paco.net three times now for Flower Delivery with photos to
my fiance in Simferopol, Ukraine.
I know they deliver
elsewhere in Ukraine but I am not sure where else. The flower quality has
always been superior, the products have been delivered on time, and the
service has gone above and beyond to make sure the delivery gets
there. I can also pay for the flowers with a credit card through a California
based service.
Just to give you an idea
of the quality, I have put one the pictures from the latest delivery up on my
website. The flowers shown, plus 5 roses, and 4 photos cost $75.
Doug |
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Women of
Southern
Russia*
(Saratov,
Volzhsky, more)
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Aug
2001
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I don't think there is an Agency
on the net which comes more highly recommended by most of the American men on
RWL than Scott Walyer's "Women of Southern Russia". Scott has a small agency,
but the service given by Scott and his assistant Alla Gutsulyak goes beyond
anything you will find in the States, and much less Russia. Scott will even
go so far as to steer a man a certain direction when it is to his financial
loss.
Scott is a first class straight shooter.
DrGary777 |
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First Dream
(Moscow, Kiev, St. P, more) |
Aug
2001 |
I have met the owner of
First
Dream Agency, done business
with them and they are really first class. They are straight up about the
girls on their site.
jamup |
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Russian Brides
CyberGuide*
womenrussia.com*
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Aug
2001
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There is much info
provided by this Agency about everything to do with finding that
special woman. This is where I first learned about scamming and much
other info before joining the group. I spent $20 on the scamming guide!
Could have saved the money had I known about this group first There is even a
list of bad agencies and a list of names and e-mail addresses of known
scammers that is updated regularly. I found a name I knew...you might too!
djay2002 |
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Apartment City
(St. P,
Moscow, more) |
Aug
2001 |
I am happy to recommend
the services of an excellent Apartment Rental company that I've had
personal experience with. They not only offer you great service, but the
apartments themselves can't be beat, and the prices are excellent too. I had
the pleasure of meeting the apartment manager who went out of her way to make
me feel comfortable there.
They offer flats that
are centrally located, clean, and come with daily maid service too. I
have no business ties with this company - I am just a satisfied
customer and happy to recommend them to your attention.
Elena
Jay
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Svetlana's Brides*
(Kyrgyzstan, Biskek)
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Aug
2001
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I met Svetlana when I
visited a woman in Bishkek whom I'd met through AFA. At my hostess' advice, I
rented an apt. from Svetlana. Svetlana is a wife, mother, and entrepeneur.
She runs a modest Agency from her home. Her selection is small by
comparison to say, AFA, but what she lacks in operating capital she makes up
for in effort. I found her to be friendly, honest and accomodating. Her
ancillary fees were very reasonable. (Driver/bodyguard and all-around nice
guy, Peter, will run you all over for very reasonable cost).
Tim |
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Introductions by Irina*
(St. P)
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July
2001 |
Very
Honest, Great Reliable Services, Good Prices. Good People!
Provides Translations, I129 help and Flowers at reasonable prices.
Thanks,
Irina Andy in Denver
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International
Hostel Holiday
(St. P)
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July
2001 |
No
Hassle / No Problem Tourist Visa Support.
Andy in Denver
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Hotels Guide
(St. P)
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July
2001 |
Lots of
Info with the Hotels Guide, POC was a great help even though I did not
stay at a hotel. Andy in Denver
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Russian Girls
Klub*
(Moscow, and
more)
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July
2001 |
Highly recommended, the owner of this Agency is an American ex-pat
(Steve Brandon) who is easy to reach, replies to all emails promptly
and showed a lot of patience with my never ending questions prior to my
first trip to meet my Russian woman in Moscow. I trust Steve
implicitly and he is honest and forthright with his opinions as well as a
hard worker to make sure your trip turns out well.
His agency also offers a free email and translation service that allows is
virtually risk free since you never have to pay for any emails to the lady
of your choice, which is how I met my fiancee. His prices are also
quite reasonable for his tours. Good staff, excellent translators.
When I finished my tour I felt like not only had I gained a fiancee but I
had gained some friends.
Ben
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Alexander Korjev Tender Ladies*
(Ekaterinburg)
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June
2001
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Alexander Korjev Tender Ladies
marriage agency.
I met Alexander in June,
nice guy and very helpful. Had him arrange my hotel, opera and ballet
tickets, he recommended some wonderful restaurants. Don't know much
about his service beyond that, but I would recommend him as a good honest businessman. Had a great
time in Yekaterinburg!
His web page is great
also, used it many times over the past year.
Tom S.
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Svetlana Agency*
(St. P)
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May
2001 |
Friendly, prompt service Agency, counselor knows most of the
girls, gives good advice, a bit pricy
but who cares if you are looking for love..look
at the time we all spend on this system for heavens sakes!
The romance mail option on
the web site is great, unlimited!
Svetlana Agency in St Petersburg: rates an "8" on a scale of
1-10.
The good: well run, responsive, counselor knows the ladies, gave
accurate appraisal of the pro
and con of each lady of interest.
The bad: pricey, has some of the same girls available from other
agencies for
lower price.
Carlo
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A Foreign Affair*
(St. P, Moscow, more)
Peace Travel
Services*
(St.
P, Moscow)
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April
2001 |
I was with Andy on the April tour with the A Foreign Affair Agency,
and he's right. AFA
delivered everything they said they would.
I didn't write any ladies before going, I just showed up, and I met
some great women, and I'm dating
one right now. Like Andy, I've
been back in June, and
also in September, and plan on being there for the New Year.
If you have the money, AFA is the way to go to Russia first.
The staff in St. Pete is great, especially Tatiana, the lady who
arranges your dates
over the phone, and is basically your "to go" girl, when you need anything.
Also, AFA provides plenty of translators for you to use during
the socials.
My only advice, is to not count only on the
socials. In the AFA office they
have tons of catalogs
that you can look through and to set up dates.
I have
used go-russia.com a few times and they're pretty good.
The best price I've
found so far, and when you email about questions they respond usually
the next day. They're actually called "Peace Travel" and they'll
provide the invitation you need for the visa.
I prefer the easy way and just let Peace Travel take care of everything.
At their web site they'll tell you what you need to send them.
alexred29
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A Foreign Affair*
(St. P, Moscow, more)
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April
2001 |
The A Foreign Affair
Agency Provided all they promised and more in St. Petersburg.
Office staff was great (especially Tatiana)!
Andy in Denver
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Palladium*
(St. P) |
April
2001
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I can recommend from personal
experience the Travel Agency Palladium. They rent out apartments
at good prices and have a good visa service as well as transport to and from
the airport.
Paul |
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Savanna
International
(Vinnitsa, Ukraine) |
April
2001 |
Professional, courteous
and helpful Agency. Manager and staff know almost all the ladies. Scam
prevention policies include checking lady's passport to verify name, address,
marital status. They offer many services and the fees are very reasonable.
Highly recommended.
John |
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A Charming
Lady
*
(Odessa)
Odessa
International
*
(Odessa) |
March 2001 |
Agency with
reasonable prices and personal support beyond compare ... like having a 2nd
mother and fairy god mother.
She has also experienced
the K1 Visa process first hand ...wonderful resource. Been to Ukraine 3 times
... exceeded expectations every time.
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