About us

Express to Russia is a Western owned and managed company with offices in the USA and Russia and representative offices in Hungary and Italy. Express to Russia is made up of a diverse, enthusiastic group of people - all sharing a deep passion for travel in Russia. Our team consists of both American and Russian travel specialists enabling our guests to experience the best of both worlds - Western service levels at local prices.

Express to Russia is also a member of the the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA). With permanent offices and representatives on the ground in Russia, Express to Russia is in a unique position to provide support to our travelers while they are in Russia.

• Packaged tours throughout Russia for groups and individuals
• Excellent, competitive rates at all Russian hotels
• Vacation apartments for individual travelers looking for a special, local experience
• Incentive travel and convention organization
• Travel and Tourism support services including
  - Visa support
  - Transport
  - Hotel management
  - Representation of Western tourism partners

We will do our best to make your time in this truly unique country unforgettable. Hear what our clients have to say about us by visiting our testimonials page.

Our staff will do its best to quickly solve any problems that our guests may have. If you would like to learn more or if you have experienced any problems, would like to comment on our services or for any other reason, please contact us.

Paul General Manager Paul is originally from New Jersey – the Garden State! He has been living and working in Russia for the past 13 years and is married to a beautiful Russian woman - Irina. Paul has an MBA from Columbia Business School and previously worked as a senior manager for ABB, Dandy (Stimorol/Dirol) and as a consultant with McKinsey & Company. Paul loves St. Petersburg, especially the city’s architecture and canals. In his free time, Paul enjoys playing with his daughters, watching movies and exploring different parts of Russia and the former Soviet Union.

Elena Chief Accountant Elena graduated from the St. Petersburg Institute of Economics and Finance with a degree in accounting and auditing. Her experience is well appreciated in our company. She is outgoing and always brings positive energy to the workplace. In her free time, Lena likes to read, travel and meet with friends.

Elena Director of Tourism Department Elena is a graduate of St. Petersburg University of Architecture and Civil Engineering. Although her major was accounting, from her third year at the University onward, she dedicated herself to tourism. Besides working in the field of accounting, she has worked as an English speaking guide part time for several years and now considers guiding her hobby. Elena is also interested in art and the culture of other countries - that is why she is currently learning Spanish.

Nika Head of Moscow Office Nika came to Moscow 2 years ago from the beautiful Asian city of Tashkent. She graduated from the Tashkent State Institute of Oriental Studies in the Faculty of International Relations and Political Science. Nika loves to cook Central Asian specialities and takes great pride in presenting her husband and guests with her masterpieces. She likes to read historical books and to study the culture of other countries. She loves the sea and especially the fantastic Crimea. The most important thing to her in life is being part of a big, happy family and home.

Svetlana Programmer Sveta is our extremely talented programmer. She brings a great mind and excellent service ethic to our team. Sveta graduated from St. Petersburg State Electrical University with a degree in programming. In her free time Sveta likes to take long walks, listen to music and design her own clothes.

Nastya Short Term Rentals, Order Manager Nastya graduated from the St Petersburg State Engineering Economics University. Her major was tourism and sheґs been working in this area ever since. Nastya likes music a lot - you will never see her without an mp3 player. Her favorite country is Sweden and everything that comes from there: Swedish people, Swedish meatballs and her favorite - Roxette! Nastya is an optimistic person and always ready to help you.

Andrei Hotels & Tourism Department Andrei is a recent graduate of the Saint Petersburg State University, philological faculty (Department of English language and Translation studies). Andrei speaks English fluently and if you happen to talk to him there hopefully will be no misunderstandings... Andrei also speaks German. He is very interested in developing tourism in Russia and other European countries. He is highly committed and will do his best to help our clients. In his free time Andrei enjoys watching films, driving, playing tennis, football and basketball.

Nadia Order Manager Short Term Rentals Nadia is a recent graduate of St. Petersburg State University of Engineering and Economics holding MD in Tourism and Hospitality. She studied English at specialized school as well as French and Spanish. During the years of university she participated in student exchange programs in the USA (New York City & Dewey Beach in Delaware) and Finland, worked as a tour guide, organized bus trips from Finland to St.Petersburg. Now she is well-qualified specialist and is working in our New York City office. Her dream is to travel all around the world and now there is South Africa in her nearest plans.

Ksenia Order Manager Moscow Ksenia grew up in the Northern Siberian region, not far from the shores of beautiful Lake Baikal. She has spent a lot of time hiking in that wonderful area. She graduated from Irkutsk State Linguistic University and used to work as a teacher in a private school. Although Ksenia loves teaching and still considers it her hobby, her main area of interest now is tourism. Two years ago, Ksenia moved to St Petersburg and began her job with us. Ksenia is interested in music, psychology, movies and travelling. She loves Russia and is eager to assist all travelers who come to visit this outstanding country.

Irina Receptionist, Order Manager Irina graduated from the Department of Tourism and Hotel Management at the St. Petersburg State University of Engineering and Economics. She speaks fluent English and is currently learning French. Her hometown is St. Petersburg which she really loves. Ira also likes traveling and never misses an opportunity to make a road trip being a good driver herself. Irinaґs hobby is active sports like skiing and swimming.

Masha Order Manager Masha is currently studying foreign languages in St. Petersburg. She is smart, enthusiastic and is always ready to help our customers with a smile. Masha is fluent in English and is quite good in German. Masha enjoys ballroom dancing in her free time.

Julia Long term rental manager Julia is currently studying at the St. Petersburg University of Economics and Finance. She likes to travel very much and has already visited several countries on different continents. Her hobby is to communicate with new people and study various cultures. She wants to learn German and Italian in the future. Julia likes to spend time with her friends, dancing and playing volley ball. She is very enthusiastic and responsible and is always ready to help her clients.

Dasha Hotel Reservations Manager Dasha was born in Ekaterinburg - sometimes called the third Russian capital. She graduated from the Ekaterinburg Institute of International Relations, Faculty of Linguistics and International Communications. Her first occupation was in beer brewery in Ekaterinburg. But soon Dasha decided to change it to another sphere – tourism. She worked for an Ekaterinburg travel agency and then decided to move to St. Petersburg to totally change her life. In St. Petersburg she joined our company as a hotel reservation manager based on her skills and high level of responsibility. Her hobby is listening to music and taking care of her French bulldog puppy. She is helpful and calm even in critical situations.

Anna Short Term Rentals. Order Manager. Anna is a graduate of Saint Petersburg State University, Philological Department (English and French translating and interpreting) and Daculty of Economics (international economic relations). Anna speaks English and French fluently, and is very interested in learning Italian. She enjoys traveling, driving, listening to music and dancing. Anna always greets customers with her broad smile and she is always ready to help.

Julia Accountant Julia was born in Belorezk, a Bashkir city close to Urals. She is now studying at the St. Petersburg University of Economics and Finance. Having started to work in our company as a courier Julia was soon promoted to the Accountant position for her responsibility and attentiveness. She is always reserved but friendly and helpful. Julia is fond of music, sport and healthy way of life. She likes going out with her friends.

Liza Tourism Manager Liza was born in Vorkuta. Now she is studying at the St. Petersburg University of Economics and Finance. She speaks English and German fluently. In her free time she likes taking interesting photos of landscapes, nature and especially her friends surprising them with the pictures. Her hobby is dancing. Liza is a very creative and positive person.

Elvira Manager Moscow Office Elvira comes from the Siberian city of Omsk where she graduated from Omsk State Technical University. Although she is still in her mid 20s, she has already lived in Egypt as well as in the far northern, Russian city of Khanty-Mansiysk. She has worked most of her professional life in tourism and the movie industry. She likes snowboarding and studying Italian. Her dream is to live in Europe someday.

Alina Ticket Reservation Manager Alina is the youngest person in our office but even with her being so young she is still great in English and the other skills necessary for her job. She is currently studying at the Bonch-Bruevich Saint-Petersburg University of Telecommunications, in the Area Studies faculty. She is interested in Scandinavian countries and currently she is learning Swedish. Alina enjoys playing piano and she often visits classical music concerts in St. Petersburg (which is a great place to hear live classical music!). Alina also enjoys watching films in English, skating and travelling. Alina is always ready to help her clients with any requests that they might have.

Victor Manager, Maintenance and Transport Victor graduated from the Kirovsky State Pedagogical Institute. Victor has worked as a teacher, a construction manager and as a driver. Victor loves to travel, go for drives, relax in the banya and play tennis. During your time in St. Petersburg, you will have the opportunity of meeting Victor as he meets most of our guests at the station or airport.

Leonid Manager Real Estate Sales Department Leonid has been working in real estate sales for approximately 10 years. He is fully certified by the St. Petersburg State Property Committee and has facilitated over 100 succesful transactions. Leonid holds an advanced engineering degree from the Leningrad Polytechnical Institute. In his free time, Leonid enjoys spending time at his dacha (country house). Leonid also enjoys photography and drawing.

Nina Nikolaevna Apartment Manager Nina Nikolaevna is truly the soul of our company. Not only does she make the apartments ready for new guests, but she will also treat guests who visit our office to flavoured tea. Nina Nikolaevna monitors all of our cleaning ladies and makes sure that our apartments are clean and tidy. She is learning English, and her life experience helps her answer any question or solve any problem that may arise with our apartments. Nina Nikolaevna’s hobby is cooking and being a good hostess, as well as being abreast of all the latest developments - and indeed she is very good at what she does!