Darryl M.
Svetlana,
My thoughts and observations regarding the tour are as follows:
Accomodations: The hotel was satisfactory. Having several restaurants and bars there made it a convenient place for a first date or a late night drink or snack. Also, it was close to a subway station which is a plus.
Anastasia staff: I was very satisfied with the staff. You, Olga and Irina were very helpful and friendly. I also appreciate your patience and tolerance with my joking and teasing. I enjoyed meeting all of you. The interpreters were very helpful and friendly.
Moscow: a very interesting place to visit. The history was compelling and the people were very friendly and helpful. The subway system was great and the restaurant that you took us to was a very fun place.
Sightseeing tours: The Tretiakov Gallery was great Visiting the Kremlin and Red Square was also very interesting. However, seeing Red Square at night was more impressive. I am glad that I got to do that a couple of times. Our guide was quite good.
Tver social: The social itself was a lot of fun. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting the ladies that I talked with and danced with. They were very friendly and full of laughter. I liked the Tver girls and I am glad that I went there.
General comments: the arrangements getting us to and from the airport and the tours was satisfactory. The overall organization of events, traveling, etc was fine. A bonus which the trip offered was the opportunity to meet the fellow guys on the trip and form some friendships. There were some good guys who sincerely are seeking the right lady and it was my pleasure to get to meet them. I probably would have enjoyed St. Petersburg more (and would possibly consider a tour there), but I had to see Moscow. The Ukraine may have more ladies who are sincerely seeking American men, but who really knows...the guys who have been to the Ukraine are sure that the ladies there are more interested in the socials and meeting American guys.
Svetlana, I do appreciate your friendly and courteous help to me throughout the trip. You are a terrific lady and I am most fortunate to have met you. Take care.