Come stay with our family and help with building, gardening, art and teaching our children in St Petersburg, Russia

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Hello everybody!

We are happy young Russian family with 4 children. Maxim (40), Anastasia (36), Miya (13), Fyodor (11) , Praskovya (6) and Georgy (3). We live in St.Petersburg - one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

We live in the countryside, where we build nice big house for us and our friends. That's wonderful place! Real Russian village! Nice stable is not far from our house! Fresh organic food! And all these 1. 5 hour way from St. Petersburg with it's great tourist live!

As we just start homeschooling, we need teachers in any field. Cool teachers wanted! )))
Type of help
Gardening
Building
Babysitting / child care
General Maintenance
Help with Eco project
Help in the house
Language practice
Art project
Teaching
Help
We will be happy, if you come and help us with

1. Teaching. We need teachers in any field! We can discuss the plan in advance. No boring lessons please!)

2. Building our house (we could need any of help - professional and not). We are thinking of creating nice art area for different projects - eco, art, family and children centre.

3. Gardening. We do organic gardening. Just for pleasure and for food. So, you could help, if you like it. (May-September)

4. ART. We are thinking of creating nice art area for different projects - eco, art, family and children centre. You could help us with realizing our ideas, or bring yours! ) First steps are:

- organizing the territory
- village street art (we hope to be the first countryside house with the street art on it) )))
- creating children playground
- etc.
Languages spoken
Russian, English, German
Accommodation
Our village is small and there is nothing here except of little shop. We have a big house. We are now finishing to build it, but we already have free bedrooms for you to stay. ))) So, we could accommodate more than just one volunteer - it would be more fun with more people! )
You can come alone, or with friend. We don't mind!
We have nice kitchen downstairs, shower, cold/hot water, TV, Internet and big garden.
What else ...
The house is in the village, 70 km away from the St.Petersburg. But you can use train (1h15min) to go to the city. Train station is 5 km away from the house.

We LOVE meeting new people! We quite often have guests, parties, bbq and so on!
Welcome!
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours, 2 days a week free max 25 hours a week

Photos

Greg from France is leaving

Our terrace

Julia from Italy and our daughter

Winter. Our second house. We've just started to build it.

Summer. Rollin from England is doing village street art )))

Winter. The view from our window

Our first harvest

Our family

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25/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Márk & Anna) for host

Dear Максим, Настя, Мия, Федя, Проша и Гоша!

We loved our time in your family! You taught us a lot, let us experience a lot, showed your life and told us a lot of stuff from Russian life in general. You are very friendly, took us in the family and treated us absolutely well. We tasted Russia in food, stories, language, cartoons. You made us not… read more

(Excellent )

12/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Fynn) for host

After a long trip from Germany it was amazing to stay in this family where we immediately felt at home. The houses and the garden are beautiful and Anastasia was always there for us when we had questions and even accompanied me to the dentist for which I was more than grateful!
Nastya and Maksim, thank you for the wonderful time, the lovely family… read more

(Excellent )

09/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Amandine & Franck) for host

Anastasia and Maxim's family welcome us during a week, it was our first experience and we couldn't expect something better. If you have the chance to stay and share time with them I'm sure you will enjoy your stay :ok_hand:.
They take time to show you things, to talk about russian culture, the house is just awsome.
We are definitely really happy… read more

(Excellent )

26/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (John) for host

Had a truly amazing experience staying with this family,
immediately felt welcome and at home.
Beautiful part of the country and lovely home, with fantastic home cooked Russian meals.had many enjoyable conversations and learnt alot about Russia life. Got to spend time with there
friends which was great. Also very easy to get to and from Saint… read more

(Excellent )

02/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Stefanie & Sven) for host

What a week! Staying with Anastasia and Maxim and their kids was amaaaaazing, we felt like being part of their family after 5 minutes. They trusted us and we trusted them, it was a perfect give and take. We really could help them, what felt good, because to see progress made us all smile in the evenings. And they helped us: to improve our russian… read more

(Excellent )

03/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Holly) for host

This is an absolutely gorgeous family. The kids are crazy - so happy, creative and fun - and Anastasia and Maxim are really fun and relaxed people. We spent a lot of funny and enjoyable evenings together, singing and playing games.

Anastasia and Maxim take extremely good care of their workawayers. They will make sure you are content, with no… read more

(Excellent )

07/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Ignacio Luis) for host

It took me a while (more than a month) to write down this. But definetly, Anastasya and Maxim are 2 super interesting, calm and fun people to be around with. I didn't got to spend too much time with the kids but for the time I did share with them, they are really great and creative kids too. If, like me, you've been traveling for a while and you… read more

(Excellent )

11/05/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (hamid)

Hamid did a great job for us! First building was hard for him, I guess, but he is a fast learner )))
We had 5 workawayers at the same time, and it was real fun - all our language lessons and board games! It was like a little camp for adults

(Excellent )

27/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (hamid) for host

привет! it was a great time that i ever spend with Great Russian family (Anastasia and Maxim) i liked the work that they teach me, now i can say myself little professional workaway ,in different works specially the chair mission that i finished before i leave :D hope that nature toilet Seems good . love u mosquitoes and thanks a lot form… read more

(Excellent )

11/05/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Manuel)

Manuel is one of a kind! He is hardworking, great company, respectful, mature way beyond his years, has a happy disposition; and most importantly he has become part of our loving family. He is welcome here anytime, and I am sure we will see him again. I sincerely could recommend Manuel to other hosts!

(Excellent )

07/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Manuel) for host

Anastasia maxim fedia mia gosha and prosha are a very nice family! I stayed 7 days with them helping with not difficults things with the wood, i really enjoy my time with them, playing with the kids, eating the delicious things that they prepared or just staying outside with the beautifull Nature that they have out. I liked their family energy,… read more

(Excellent )

11/05/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Christiane)

Christiane and Nora are amazing! We fell in love with these always singing girls!
They never lost their enthusiasm and worked in a very professional way all the time they were with us. Because of this they were a tremendous help in at very busy time of year for us. We also really enjoyed their company and it was a lovely experience having them… read more

(Excellent )

21/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (Christiane) for host

We stayed in this wonderfull family for around two weeks. But there are no words to describe the great time we spent with this family!!!!
They are so warm hearted and lovely and welcomed us with open arms :)
We really enjoeyed every minute of our stay....!!!
So there is no more to say than: "Thank You"!! Thank you for this great time we spent… read more

(Excellent )

11/05/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Wei)

(Excellent )

09/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Wei) for host

I was here for a holiday weekend and thoroughly enjoyed the hospitality and creative energy of this family. Anastasia and Maxim make everything themselves at the house. They have endless ideas and communicate them very well so that you can help effectively. At the same time they also allow so much freedom for you to be creative. Wish I had more… read more

(Excellent )

18/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Caroline & Ephrem) for host

Priviet Maxim & Nastya, I take now time to write a feedback, after this long trip. Thanks a lot for your warm welcome. I really enjoyed my stay, you're a very kind family. I appreciated your human relationship, it was not easy at this end with my son, who needed to come back home. I will keep a good souvenir from this quiet place, in the nature,… read more

(Very good )

16/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (BERAGUAS) for host

ПРИВЕТ ВСЕЙ СЕМЬЕ!
I had a fantastic time with Anastasia, Maksim and their four lovely children during the two weeks I spent in their dacha. They welcomed me very well, and I felt as a member of the family from the first day I came. I also greet Patricia, my amazing English work and Hermitage mate
Honestly, I can’t find any negative point in… read more

(Excellent )

28/10/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (BERAGUAS)

Guillaume is an amazing person who was a real asset to us during his stay. He was hard-working, unobtrusive, self-motivated and slotted into our family life easily. As well as being of great practical help, Guillaume was a gracious guest and lovely company - we really missed him when he left!

I have no hesitation in recommending Guillaume to… read more

(Excellent )

29/10/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Jose Matias & Jose Jorge)

It was great to have Matias and Jorge come and help us. They were easy company, supportive and relaxed. They both were great company for our son, as they love to play football and hockey (in Summer we play table hockey).
Thank you once again for your help!

(Very good )

16/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (Jose Matias & Jose Jorge) for host

Privet family! We haven't got bad words for you. You were very very kind and friendly with us, two young spanish boys who travelled from Russia to Spain. In our travel, we met a lot of people and we found some hoster more. From our experience, this family was the most homely during the trip. Prosha is the daugther that all people want, we called… read more

(Excellent )

28/10/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Mark)

We thoroughly enjoyed Mark's time with us. He is a lovely person, warm and friendly, with a great attitude to work, and enthusiastically tackled and completed every job very well indeed. We would not hesitate to recommend him to any host, you will not be disappointed!
We miss you, Mark!

(Excellent )

20/06/2015

Left by Workawayer (Mark) for host

This was such a wonderful experience with a beautiful family. The children are glorious and Maxim and Nastya are remarkable hosts. The property was beautiful and the food was amazing; it was so great to experience Russian food and culture; Nastya is an amazing cook.

They were very accommodating and patient. The amount of work was different… read more

(Excellent )

28/10/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Giulia Francesca)

Giulia stayed with us for three weeks to help us around the house.

She is cheerful, easy to get along with and works hard. During her stay she painted, cooked, cleaned and gardened (cut grass and picked up berries).

The children enjoyed her companionship, and she seemed comfortable and proficient in their company.

All in all she has been… read more

(Excellent )

28/10/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Chiara)

Chiara stayed with us for three weeks and helped with the painting and played with the children. She is a hard worker! She's easy to get along with. She coped admirably with our three lively kids, never appearing to get frustrated by their bounciness or noise.

Thanks for all your help Chiara, we enjoyed your stay!

(Excellent )

06/06/2015

Left by Workawayer (Chiara) for host

I spent almost three weeks with this lovely family and it was truly an extraordinary experience. I learned some new skills and I had a great time. Everything was fantastic and they really made me feel like at home.
It has been a great pleasure to have the possibility to get to know Anastasia, Maxim and their beautiful children,
I hope to meet… read more

(Excellent )

28/10/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Patricia)

Hello our dear Patricia!!!

Patricia was a wonderful guest! We enjoyed every minute with her. She was genuine and easy to spend time with. She worked above and beyond what was expected of her and she did so joyfully. We highly recommend that any future host families receive this wonderful lady!

We miss you a lot, Patricia. Hope to see you… read more

(Excellent )

01/09/2015

Left by Workawayer (Patricia) for host

Dobra Upra my lovely Russian Family. This was my first work away experience and my first Russian experience. Words are inadequate to express the overwhelming joy I gained from being in St Petersburg and sharing two weeks with Nastya, Maxim ,their lovely Children and not forgetting my incredible workaway mate Guillum. However here are some words :… read more

(Excellent )

17/10/2014

Left by Workawayer (Jaime) for host

My loved Family...
thanks is a very little word to explain to you how I appreciate my experience in your home...the 20 days that I have spent in your place will be even for my next lifes,,,I really hope we can meet again and our families share each other...
my best wishes for you, forever...

(Excellent )

15/09/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Jaime)

Jaime was our first workawayer. It has been a real pleasure to have the opportunity to get to know Jaime. He is a sensitive man who can take on real physical work. He did so much for us! And he really became a member of our family.

Thank you once again!

(Excellent )

15/09/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Dragan)

Dragan! Thank you for such a full review!
Dragan was very willing to learn, worked hard and tackled every task asked of him - even the unfamiliar or hard! He was very pleasant to have in our household, very helpful! It was a pleasure to host him.

(Excellent )

07/06/2014

Left by Workawayer (Dragan) for host

Spending time with Anastasia, Maxim and their beautiful children was a wonderful way to experience workawaying for the first time.

I have spent most of the time in their house in a village, some 70 km from Sankt Peterburg. The house hasn't been entirely finished, but nevertheless it already provides all necessary conveniences of a modern home… read more

(Excellent )

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