People
ALMATY
Name: Alexander Yezhov *****
Languages: Russian – native, English – fluent spoken.
Work experience: Alexander is a professional guide. He has great experience in tourism (since 1993). He graduated from Almaty Pedagogical Institute of Foreign Languages, had guide refresher courses.
Tours: all over Kazakhstan, Baikonur, Kazakhstani Altai.
ALMATY
Name: Gulmira *****
Languages: Kazakh language – native speaker, russian -fluent, English – fluent
Work experience: Gulmira has high education Moscow State Linguistic University. Specialty – Translation Service. She finished training courses of guide translator. Gulmira has significant experience in the Tourism and Translation since 2006 year. Gulmira worked as translator and guide in international organisations. She translated technical documents and organised weekend tours. Now she is working as freelance guide in Almaty in such areas (excursions):
- Charyn canyon
- Charyn canyon+Bartogay reservoir
- Altyn Emel: Singing dune+mountains Katu tau and Aktau
- Lakes: Kolsay and Kaindy
- Big Almaty Lake
- Tanbaly tas and Ungurtas
- Tamgaly tas and river Ili
- Lake Issyk and Turgen waterfall
- Almaty city (excursion arround the city)
- Medeu+ Shymbulak+Koktobe
ALMATY
Name: Rinat Khaibullin*****
Languages: Kazakh – fluent, Russian – fluent, English – fluent spoken.
Work experience: Rinat Khaibullin is an Honored Master of Sports of International Class in Mountaineering, Honored Trainer of Kazakhstan, Founder of the Mountaineering and Climbing Federation of Kazakhstan, Founder of the Rescue Service of Almaty, President of the Skyrunning Federation of Kazakhstan. He has been working in the tourism sector since 1994.
Tours: all trekkings, climbings and ski-tours to the Zailiyskiy Alatau mountains.
ALMATY
Name: Lolita ****
Languages : Russian – native speaker, Kazakh – B2, English – C1
Education: Kazakh National University, Bachelor degree in Foreign philology
Work experience: have been working as an English-speaking guide for 3 years. Both private and group tours (not more than 30 people). Experienced in working abroad (Russia, The Ukraine, Azerbaijan).
Tours: Almaty city tours, nearby tours (Charyn Canyon, Kolsay/Kayindy lake, Tamgaly-Tas and others).
ALMATY
Name: Veronika Nikroyenko ****
Languages: Russian – native, English – Upper intermediate.
Education: Almaty Management and Market College (2011-2014) – Translator; Turan University, Bachelor degree in Translation Studies (2014-2017).
Work experience: Translator in translation agency – 2016-2017. English language tutor – since 2017 till now. English speaking guide – since July, 2018 till. Greeting visitors in the airport, escorting individuals and groups on sightseeing tours and places of interest, responding to questions, supporting in a matter of organization. Assisted Interpreter in in Oil and Gas, Kaz Build exhibitions in 2017. Participated in Chess tournament as volunteer interpreter.
Tours: Walking tours in Almaty and nearby area, shopping tours.
ALMATY
Name: Vlada ***
Languages : Russian – Native, English – advanced, French – intermediate, Kazakh – elementary.
Job experience: Vlada graduated with honors from “The Kazakh Ablai Khan University of International Relations and World Language”, specialty – translation studies; She has experience in the field of translation and the hospitality industry. Vlada participated in various state and international volunteer projects. Currently she has been working at the Intercontinental Almaty reception.
Tours: Almaty city tours, nature discovering tours of all the beauties of Kazakhstan: hiking, trekking to the most popular summits at Zaili Alatau Mountains, trips to the lakes Kaindy and Kolsai, Charyn, Altyn-Emel, Kapchagay and much more
ALMATY
Name: Ainur **
Languages: Kazakh– native, Russian – fluent, English – fluent.
Work experience: Ainur has a Bachelor’s degree – Abai Kazakh national pedagogical university, specialization – Foreign language: two foreign languages. Ainur worked in large international organizations. Since 2012 she has been working as a translator, and since 2019 – as a tour guide of Almaty city and Almaty region.
Tours: city tours in Almaty c., sightseeing tours in Almaty region.
ALMATY
Name: Arman ***
Languages: Kazakh – native, Russian – fluent, English – intermediate.
Experience: Arman graduated from college. He has big experience in tourism and guiding. He has been working as a guide more than 2 years.
Tours: Almaty city tours, tours to Almaty region sights (Charyn canyon, Almaty big lake, Kolsai lake, Issyk lake).
URALSK
Name: Elmira ***
Languages: Kazakh – native, Russian – fluent, English – fluent, IELTS certificate (6.0).
Experience: Uralsk Pedagogical Institute after A.S. Pushkin (currently M. Utemissov University), qualification – Foreign languages (teacher of English and German languages); Magistracy of West-Kazakhstan Engineering-Humanitarian University, Master of Pedagogical Sciences on the specialty «Foreign languages».
Elmira is a beginner guide in the field of tourism.
Tours: tours in the city of Uralsk and its vicinity
SEMEY
Name: Vera Levo ***
Languages: Russian – native, Kazakh – fluent, English – fluent.
Work experience: Vera has two higher education diplomas – Kainar University of Almaty, specialty – Translator; Kazakhstan Innovation University of Semey, specialty – Accountant. Vera has experience in translation and finance. Vera worked in public and private organizations. Since 2018, she has been working as a freelance translator.
Tours: city tours in Semey and its vicinity.
ALMATY
Name: Pavel****
Languages: Russian – native speaker, English – C1 upper-intermediate, Chinese- HSK6 (Advanced), Japanese – N2 (Advanced), Korean – TOPIK4 (upper-intermediate), German – В1 , Polish – А2 , French – А2.
Work experience: Pavel has diplomas of a translator-interpreter and a guide. He has been working as a guide, an interpreter and a language teacher over 6 years. He also participates in big sport and cultural events as an interpreter-volunteer . He gets well with foreigners. He enjoys his work. He does his best every time.
Tours: city tours, Almaty region tours
ALMATY
Name: Perizat ****
Languages: Kazakh-native, Russian-native, English-fluent.
Experience: Perizat has higher education – Kazakh University of International Relations and World Languages named after Ablai Khan, specialty – two foreign languages- English and Turkish; Perizat has extensive experience in the field of translation and tourism. Perizat worked in large international organizations. Since 2010, she has been working as a translator and since 2018 as a tour guide for Almaty city and Almaty region.
Tours: city tours in Almaty, sightseeing tours in Almaty region (Charyn canyon, Burhan Bulak Falls, Kolsai lakes, Kaindy lake, Assy plateau, Bartogay reservoir, Tamgaly Tas, Turgen falls, Big Almaty lake, Singing dune).
NUR-SULTAN
Name: Temirlan ***
Languages: Kazakh – native, Russian – fluent, English – advanced.
Work experience: Temirlan has two bachelor’s degrees at – L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, specialty – Multilingual Economics; Moscow Witte University, specialty – Logistics. Temirlan has considerable experience in the fields of translation and tourism. From 2017 he has worked, volunteered and participated at large sports events as well as international organizations such as Alzheimer’s walk, Dragon boat, Ironman 70.3, Bi-Group marathon, and World Para Powerlifting World Cup.
Tours: Nur-Sultan city tours and in Aqmola region (Borovoe, Alzhir Memorial, Bayanaul National Park, Ul’gulinskiy Canyon)
ALMATY, KARAGANDA
Name: Ainagul ***
Languages: Kazakh – native, Russian – fluent, English – advanced.
Work experience: Ainagul holds a degree in Linguistics. She graduated from musical school, loves music and playing dombra. She is a certified guide since 2019.
Tours: walking tours “Musical Almaty” and “Culinary tour”, sightseeing tours in Almaty and Karaganda, Charyn canyon tour, Tamgaly Tas tour, Big Almaty lake tour, Issyk lake tour.
Drivers and Instructors
ALMATY
Name: Georgiy
Languages: Russian – native, English – elementary.
Type of transport: SUV 4 , Minivan, 2010 – 6 seats.
Driving experience: 36 years.
Experience: Georgiy is a professional ski trainer, experienced tour driver.
Tours: Charyn Canyon, Hot-water springs, Kolsai and Kaindy lakes, Issyk lake, Big Almaty lake, Tamgaly Tas.
ALMATY
Name: Assylzhan
Languages: Kazakh – native, Russian – fluent, English – basic.
Type of transport: Mercedes Sprinter, 2008 -18 seats.
Driving experience: 35 years.
Experience: Assylzhan works as a professional driver all his life.
Tours: City tours, Charyn Canyon, Hot-water springs, Kolsai and Kaindy lakes, Issyk lake, Big Almaty lake, Tamgaly Tas.
ALMATY
Name: Igor
Languages: Russian – native, English – elementary.
Type of transport: Toyota RAV4, 2007.
Driving experience: 9 years.
Experience: company manager, worked in taxi service 6 years.
Tours: City tours, Charyn Canyon, Hot-water springs, Issyk lake, Big Almaty lake, Tamgaly Tas.