$15/HOUR (RIDING INSTRUCTION ARE
PROVIDED, AT NO EXTRA
CHARGE, TO VIP CLIENTS)
Riding lessons
available except in high season to those who will tolerate my scratchy English
and accept non-nonsense teaching method that in its essence is just "get on and
go".
On the Volga, near
the city of Staritsa,
Tver region,
between Moscow & St. Petersburg.
Enjoy horse riding? Four gentle home-raised horses and endless trails through woods and hills are waiting for you.
Horse riding lessons can be arranged.
Unspoiled and sparsely populated area.
Inflatable boats available.
Explore miles of catacombs.
Russian conversation practice with true down-to-earth natives.
..And much more..
Suggested contributions:
$40 (1000 roubles) a day for basic accommodation, food, and
unlimited unaccompanied horse rides*.
Ample opportunities for hands-on participation.
Ride
just about anywhere.
No barbed wire fences.
"No trespassing" signs are still unknown in this part of the world. If nothing of value grows in the field, you
are welcomed to ride across.
No
time limits. Enjoy your rides within the physical capacity of
well-fed and conditioned animals. Many versts of fields and trails
through communal land - not something normally
found in civilized countries..
Riding lessons are available. They may even be thrown in as a free extra bonus. And yes, I speak semi-decent English that you'll easily understand unless you are from Texas or Australia, or are one of these pretentious British eh, characters. English teachers too, I find, have trouble with my speech manner. As I do with their thought pattern. Riding lessons
Car ride
from Moscow to Staritsa can be arranged. Car upkeep contribution for the 250 km
ride from Moscow to Staritsa: $70-100. Staritsa is accessible by bus
from Moscow and almost direct train from St. Petersburg.
Disclaimers. Please don't expect 5-star conditions and treatment from an operation that wants $30 for shelter, access to food, and nearly unlimited riding. Please understand that I have no liability insurance and that you are using my facilities privately, unofficially, at your own risk. More disclaimers here ==>>
Your financial contribution. 1000 roubles (=$40US as of May 2007) covers everything "as is". Chop your own wood. Bring horses from the pasture and groom them yourself. Don't complain if they don't cooperate. Look after yourself in the kitchen. Leave the place not messier than you found it. 1500 roubles (=$60) makes you a VIP client. You are not expected to do anything but enjoy. Assistance with horses and riding lessons included. No cooking, no washing dishes, and do take a look at my menu. Even booze is included! I am able to give two hours of my undivided attention to each VIP guest, so if there is a group of 4 you can expect me to slave for you pretty much the whole day!
paul_voytinsky@yahoo.com,
manfriday@yandex.ru
(please write to BOTH addresses)
8-910-932-5546
(+7-910-932-5546 if
calling from abroad)
Full contact info
September 1, 2008
April 13, 2008
May 5, 2007
Feb. 9, 2007
April
23, 2006
Summaries in
Deutsch
Francais
Italiano
The
Russian
version
is more complete and up-to-date,
with lots and lots of pictures
Need a place to stay in
Moscow? For cheap and real cheap accommodation see
www.cheap-moscow.com/homestay.htm and related pages.
"Decently
budget" travellers may consider
my apartment on
the canal right across Red Square.
Please note that I'm now able to
issue
invitations and register your visa. For St. Petersburg accommodation
starting at $25-30/night proceed
HERE.
Small towns and villages between Moscow & St. Petersburg are documented at
www.staritsa.info
Tents, sleeping bags,
and other camping gear is available for those interested in long rides.
HORSE-DRAWN WAGON
with heating and electrical supply