Q: What advice would you give to someone who wants to come on a tour?

A: Well, my first advice is - don't believe all your friends who tell you "Don't come here because you are going to get ripped off" and all this stuff; first, throw out that garbage. Second advice is: learn a little Russian, even if it's just a few token words. It is such a good thing, because it shows you have interest more than "I'm just here to meet the beautiful ladies".