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[Jack]

... in response to How often does this go on?, posted by TwoBitBandit on Mar 7, 2004

I think the percentages will vary greatly depending on the source of the interpreter.

If the source of the interpreter is coming from an agency that is maybe not well known or maybe suspect, the percentages of a corrupt interpreter could be as high as 20-30%.

Interpreters from agencies considered good you might have this situation, or one similar, happening 7 to 9% of the times. One never knows when a young, attractive female interpreter might have interest in her client. All the more reason for guys to try to plan ahead regarding interpreters they might use. I think for the most part I would recommend shying away from interpreters working directly for agencies and try to set up with an independent interpreter.

Depending on where a guy is going I think he should ask on this and a few other well respected non-commercial Russian discussion boards for recommendations for interpreters. It is probably wise to make contact with and have access to two or three different interpreters in case you do not like your first choice interpreter or your interpreter becomes un-available. Have back-up interpreters!

I am amazed when I hear of guys who were charged $10 an hour for an interpreter.  ONLY in Moscow or St. Pete would one be expected to pay $9 or 10 an hour. Kiev will vary from $5 to $6 with $7 being the absolute top dollar. Odessa $5 or $6 an hour and the rest of the FSU, $5 an hour

[Mark A]

... in response to No offence- Possible mix-up-, posted by Buddabelly on Mar 4, 2004

Damn BB, my fault! I can't keep my Natalies and Nadiyas straight...

The place I was talking about is Nadiya Marriage Agency:
http://www.nadiya.dp.ua/

I honestly don't know how they make any money, outside of translation services and flowers/gifts, but I have a great respect for them and plan to pay em a visit when I get to Dnepro in a few months.

My apologies!

[AJ277]

... in response to Re: Re: Re: Kharkov Girls-, posted by Buddabelly on Mar 1, 2004

Budda-

First date with my wife was there-- fond memories
been back to that club quite a few times.

mudd- I would highly recommend Cindy agency if you are going to Dnepropetrovsk.

[mudd]

... in response to Labarynth, posted by AJ277 on Mar 1, 2004

thats who im going with (cindy agency)in Dnep, but wanted a little info on the city and the women since i havent been there before. will write about it when i get back in April.

[Philb]

... in response to information, posted by dav11 on Feb 29, 2004

this could get lively, at least if this thread follows some of the patterns from the past.

Try doing a forum search on Kharkov and girls.  You should find plenty of info.

[AJ277]

... in response to Oh, boy....., posted by Philb on Feb 29, 2004

could get to be a interesting debate for sure

FWIW i have stopped by there.

as would be normal ,
some of the girls on KG are also on other agency sites in that city.
So have met a few sincere girls not thru KG,
but that where listed with them..
(as well as  the agency i was using - IDI bridge )

a side note: if you need a translator in Kharkov -
Luda at KG's is a great translator, and sweet person.
Her profile is listed on other agency sites ,
but works for KG in the office and as translater.