I met Alexei in 2015 on my first visit to Kyrgyzstan. I was looking for a guide who spoke English, with a sturdy vehicle to tour the country.  He was an excellent driver and very professional in his manner.  His knowledge and skill as a mechanic were evident in the performance of his vintage LandCruiser.

In September 2019, I returned to Kyrgyzstan with my daughter and again Alexei organized a tour for us to places, both on and off road, where we got to experience his exceptional driving skills.  

Since March 2020, I have made three more trips with Alexei, to every corner of Kyrgyzstan. No matter what I ask of him, he always responds immediately with ideas, solutions and a positive attitude.

In fact I am a professional photographer and he helped me to shoot a few stories in Kyrgyzstan

Due to his expertise as a mechanic and excellent maintenance of his vehicle, we never once experienced any breakdown, though many times he stopped to help others on the road.

I highly recommend Alexei as driver, mechanic, guide, translator and for my part, friend.