Help us with a child (5 yo) speak with him english or french and explore Saint-Petersburg Russia!

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Hello everyone!
My name is Julia and my husband's name is Slava and our little son is Max. We live in a flat in Saint-Petersburg not very far from the city centre.
We need a person(better a girl) to spend 3-4 hours a day with our son while I'm working (from home) or doing household duties.
It's better if you speak English or French fluently to speak with Max.
He understands everything you say in English and he can compose simple phrases. And he also can understand pretty good french and it's our great desire to teach him this beautiful language, but my level is only elementary in it now.
Our city is very beautiful, especially in summer during the period of white nights. You can stay here for a period of 1 to 3 or 4 weeks (more is also possible, but you'll need a business visa to stay in Russia more than 1 month)
You'll definitely have plenty of time to enjoy the city and the suburbs. We've already had about 10 volunteers by now and they all visited more places in our city than me! :)
The Finnish gulf beach is 20 minutes walk from our house and there are also a lot of parks near here.
Please, be aware, that travelling to Russia requires visa and you need some amount of time to do it!
Type of help
Babysitting / child care
Cooking / shopping
Help in the house
Language practice
Teaching
Help
It's not obligatory to have knowledge and experience in child care - just be with us about 3 or 4 hours a day or less, speak mostly English or French and you'll have all the other time free for sightseeing, rest and so on.
Languages spoken
Russian, English, French
Accommodation
You will sleep in your own room on a large sofa.
What else ...
In your free time you can explore the city ( the city centre with its beautifull bridges, huge museums and active social life in 30 min by public transport (1€) you can also go to the countryside - 30 min by bus or train (1€) or go to one of the nearest big beautiful parks - 15 min by feet
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Photos

The city centre at night

The Hermitage! The biggest arts museum 30 min from home by public transport

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A large beautiful park 15 min walk from home

This is how our house looks like

Here you can swim! 20 min by car from home

The Finnish gulf in 20 minutes walk from home

Feedback left by and about host (17)

22/02/2019

Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host

When I arrived in Russia I was supposed to spend with this beautiful family just 2/3 weeks, but in the end I stayed with Julia, Max and Slava an entire month and if it wasn’t for some commitments already planned I would have spent with my greatest pleasure even more time with them. Max is simply adorable. He is so smart, generous, and lovely.… read more

(Excellent )

18/12/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)

We had the best November in our life thanks to Anna!!!
We became friends immediately, that was totally impossible not to fall in love with Anna!
She is kind, optimistic, generous, organised and responsible.
We made a kids fest for my pupils together and that was unforgettable experience.
Anna, we are just dreaming about your come back in summer,… read more

(Excellent )

24/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Florentine)

Florentine!! We miss you so, please come to us again and we'll have even greater time together))
To speak seriously, we'd like to say lot's of thanks to Florentine! First of all for her real help with Max, I was so gratefull that he spent time with you and really loved it!
Secondly, thanks for our communication, long conversations and mutual… read more

(Excellent )

21/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Florentine) for host

My time with Julia, Slava and Max in St.Petersburg was the best start for my travel through Russia I could think of. Max is really cute and also very smart. During my stay, he was not yet four years old, but he could already read! So we red books together, we played with a ball and also went outside on the playground. He is a really nice and open… read more

(Excellent )

18/06/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Claudia)

Claudia is the person that we can't forget though it's been a year already that she stayed with us))
That was such a lovely experience, we became really good friends and our son still remembers and misses you!
Claudia has a very usefull and nice habbit to be joyful all the time and to find pisitive in everything. She is confident, calm, with a… read more

(Excellent )

26/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Claudia) for host

I spent such a nice time with your family!
Julia and Slava are the nicest people and Max is such an adorable and very smart child! It made me quite happy to teach him how to count to 10 in German! It was also too kind of Julia to tell me so many things about the city, Russian food and culture and she showed me many cool and beautiful places, such… read more

(Excellent )

07/12/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Femke)

Femke, thank you soooo much for staying with us!! We really became friends during these 3 weeks!
This is a girl you'll never forget)) It was very interesting to speak with you, spend time together, having "bread-lovers" parties together and going somewhere. Thanks a looot for babysitting with Max, you seem to be so loving person, really enjoying… read more

(Excellent )

07/12/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Marlène)

Marlène has stayed with us for three weeks and I can say it was a perfect stay, perfect help and I also want to say huge thank you for teaching our son French!! Thanks for patience, that you had, naming for him his endless flashcards again and again :)) Thanks for cooking French cuisine for us and for spending really good time, Hope you've also… read more

(Excellent )

04/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Helen) for host

I had a wonderful time in St. Petersburg with Julia and her family- Max is such a lovely, smiley little boy and a delight to spend time with. Julia was very helpful, she would tell me where to go in St. Petersburg and help me to learn some Russian; she was always fun to spend time with and full of interesting information. It really is very easy… read more

(Excellent )

03/09/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Helen)

Helen, we miss you so! That was such a nice time with you here!
Helen stayed with our family for one week in midsummer, and we have only positive impression and positive feelings about her! They were spending great time with Max and he really loved her company, as well as me. Helen helped me while I was on my dance lessons and also during the… read more

(Excellent )

25/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (Annemarie) for host

Julia, Slava and Max are a very sunny and lovable little family! I stayed with them for two weeks and had a great time. I learned so much about childcare, life in Russia, russian and aaaall kinds of things. Even dancing :D Spending time with them was always funny :) I enjoyed also to have my free time every day and could be very self-depentant.… read more

(Excellent )

16/10/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Annemarie)

Love, love, love! That's the feeling we all have to Annemarie!
She's a real HELPER with the child and in the house. And she also sees where and when you need help and does it without a request, that's so awesome!
And I can't help saying about her personality. Annemarie is VERY kind, calm, open-minded, patient, honest, easy-going and sunny… read more

(Excellent )

20/10/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Jenny)

Jenny is a real helper, very funny person and also very communicative and sociable. We spent so much good time together, especially doing some jogging in the evening, that was really great!
When you left, Max was saying "nya-nya" still for 5 days! He even went towards the front door and called for you! I miss you too, my dear!!
Hope, you're all… read more

(Excellent )

15/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (Jenny) for host

I was with them for three weeks and it was great :)
Julia and her family are frendly and kindly people (and Max is adorable :) ).
She helped me and recomended me the most beautuful place in Saint Petersburgh and she always helped me if i needed some informations about the city. We went to the countryside, to the park and also in the city… read more

(Excellent )

31/08/2015

Left by Workawayer (Akvile) for host

Julia and her family are extremely hospitable and kind people. During a couple of weeks of volunteering in St Petersburg she made sure that I visit some of the most beautiful places in this city while helping her. She also showed a lot of care and helped me with the paperwork related to visa when I came. It was a pleasure to stay with Julia and… read more

(Excellent )

29/08/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Akvile)

Oh, Akvile, I've never met a person like you! Always calm and friendly, always with a smile, never showing any tiredness or displeasure, you're born to be a volunteer I guess!
Thank you for acoompanying us to all our countryside trips, these two weeks were like a holiday for me and my son, cause we didn't stay at home not a single day but spent… read more

(Excellent )

29/08/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Sofia)

I really don't like to write negative feedback, but Sofia promised to come and I planned my time acoording to her visit dates and now she doesn't ask to my messages, although it's already time for her to be here. I refused to some other volunteers (willing to come during this period) and now feeling sorry for having done it.

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