My trip to Odessa is all arranged! ;-)

[Sean T]

... in response to My trip to Odessa is all arranged! ;-), posted by Oscar on Jan 15, 2002

Hi Oscar:

You're in luck. I know an excellent interpretor in Odessa. His name is Andrei Poesoehov - phone# 038-0482-56-99-58 [038 is Ukraine, 0482 is Odessa and the rest is his home number]. He's worked for me several times in Odessa. His English is excellent, he's honest, intelligent and cultured - about 30 years old. My Lena telephoned him tonight. [she's from Odessa, now she's with me - lucky me!]. She tells me it's best to call him between 8PM and 10:30PM, [if his mom answers, she doesn't speak English... ask for Andrei - "Please Andrei"]. Hourly rates would be up to the two of you to discuss; but I think he'd probably say $5/hour. I understand that's much better than the agency rates, though I have no basis for comparison. Anyway, I highly recommend Andrei. Today, I consider him a friend. If you use him, treat him well - he's a good man.

Good luck in Odessa...

Sean

[Oscar]

... in response to I Know An Excellent Interpreter In Odess..., posted by Sean T on Jan 15, 2002

I am going to Odessa in February and would like to pick you brain a bit..

sos@aros.net

Thanks,
Oscar

[Ramblin]

... in response to I Know An Excellent Interpreter In Odess..., posted by Sean T on Jan 15, 2002

Does your interpreter friend have an e-mail address?  I may need his services in May.

[Sean T]

... in response to Re: I Know An Excellent Interpreter In O..., posted by Ramblin on Jan 16, 2002

Hi Ramblin:

No, he doesn't have email. Lena tells me he doesn't know how to use the internet. I told her tonight to tell him he should learn - it would be good for helping him find interpreter work. Your best bet would be to telephone him directly, (email would be better, but...). Not being able to  email is a hassle; but, he's good and his rates are way better than the bandits at agencies. Odessa should be nice in May. Lena and I went to Yalta in August... that was great.

Gotta go...

Sean.

[MarkInTx]

... in response to My trip to Odessa is all arranged! ;-), posted by Oscar on Jan 15, 2002


I take it you are flying into Kiev, and then taking the train?

Just wondering...

[Oscar]

... in response to What airline will you be flying on?, posted by MarkInTx on Jan 15, 2002

Yes, I am flying Delta and their partner, Air France, into Kiev and taking the overnight train..  Kind of a pain getting to Odessa but I think the size of the city is better for me than Kiev..

Later,
Oscar