Elena & Alexander
Elena & Alexander
Why a journalist and a marketing specialist in their 30’s will be the best sitters for your house
About Elena & Alexander
We're a couple from Russia in the early 30’s living in Italy and after graduation with our second Masters from the Bologna University we chose to live near lake Como. Elena is journalist and PR professional who worked mainly for the British, German and Russian companies and now is working distantly. Alexander is a marketing specialist who is now...
We're a couple from Russia in the early 30’s living in Italy and after graduation with our second Masters from the Bologna University we chose to live near lake Como. Elena is journalist and PR professional who worked mainly for the British, German and Russian companies and now is working distantly. Alexander is a marketing specialist who is now responsible for all marketing activities of an educational platform with courses in PR, branding and storytelling. Both our CVs can be sent upon the request.
We used to travel a lot but now want to slow down and to experience more the ways other people live, to interact with them and to be helpful. Although it is said in our profile that we are interested mainly in Italy, we wouldn’t mind doing assignments in other countries from time to time as you never know where you can find a friend, a business partner or, simply, a nice experience to a mutual profit.
Why we want to house sit
We think house sitting is a perfect way to slow down, to get a break, to get to know other people and to be helpful. Both our professions assume dealing well with people and new situations – and we both are good at it, whether it comes to solving problems or finding a common ground with neighbors.
We have a particular interest in Italy because we’re considering buying a property here and want to see and to feel different areas before making such an important decision. We are keen to learn Italian to a good level (and already are making progress) and to experience Italian way of life in all settings: mountains, seaside, rural villages and ancient cities. We really want to feel the country and to be integrated sooner and smoothly:).
This is true not only regarding Italy but other countries in Europe as well. You never know when and where you will fall in love with a place where you decide to have a house.
Our experience
We have our own country house in Moscow suburbs and know what it is like to take care of a house and a garden. Now, our parents live in there and we are free and will certainly enjoy looking after your house. Despite all stereotypes about brain workers, we are no slouch at hand work: I enjoy keeping a house tidy and Alex is also good at different household related tasks. We are responsible and are conscious of the required to maintain a property.
We also love pets and would be glad to keep an eye on them. Back home we have a dog and 3 cats with one of them called Great Mother who used to bring kittens every summer (all in safe hands). We also can consider taking care of domestic animals, although we don’t have much experience with them, we are willing to learn and to follow your instructions. We like to interchange headwork with keeping our hands busy (cooking, gardening, pet care, fixing something).
We both are experienced car drivers and bicycle riders. Non-smokers. We speak English, Russian and Italian. We will be happy to meet you and to make friends! Will be glad to hear from you to discuss your requirements. With regards, Elena and Alex
Reviews (6)
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Sabrina - La Salle, Italy
10 June - 10 July 2018
Elena and Alex stayed at my house with my two dachshunds for a month this summer. They are very friendly and, after spending a couple days together, I felt totally at ease leaving them and the pups behind! They took great care of my old boy who suffers allergies, picked the medicine at my vet etc...
Elena and Alex stayed at my house with my two dachshunds for a month this summer. They are very friendly and, after spending a couple days together, I felt totally at ease leaving them and the pups behind! They took great care of my old boy who suffers allergies, picked the medicine at my vet etc... They were also extremely kind and helpful when my mother came to take over the sit at the end of their stay. Discreet but present when needed, reliable and kind, I would absolutely recommend them! I hope we meet again!
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Response from Elena & Alexander
Grazie mille Sabrina!!
Buon lavoro! And we will be happy to see you and the boys next year!
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Claudia - Irákleion, Greece
12 June - 02 July 2017
Elena and Alex were very good house sitters. We have two old dogs: one with diabetys and another bigger one, with 3 legs, which can't walk by himself. They have been wonderful in dealing with these hard conditions. Moreover we have two cats (in good health) to take care of. We really appreciated...
Elena and Alex were very good house sitters. We have two old dogs: one with diabetys and another bigger one, with 3 legs, which can't walk by himself. They have been wonderful in dealing with these hard conditions. Moreover we have two cats (in good health) to take care of. We really appreciated Elena and Alex efficiency and the pet care they provided. When we came back, the house was tidy and our pets well cared and happy. Many thanks to Elena and Alex!
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Response from Elena & Alexander
Ciao Claudia!
We are back to the site and so happy to see your kind review. WE appreciate it a lot!
I hope you, Fulvio and all your furry family are OK and in good health. Would love to hear from you!
Please pass mine and Alex best regards to Fulvio!
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Susan - Ostuni, Italy
16 September - 16 October 2017
Elena and Alexander looked after our four animals (a dog, a cat, and two pigs), our house, and our vegetable beds, mid-September to mid-October 2017. They fulfilled our most important requirement, that the animals were happy and healthy on our return. We didn't get the impression that Elena and A...
Elena and Alexander looked after our four animals (a dog, a cat, and two pigs), our house, and our vegetable beds, mid-September to mid-October 2017. They fulfilled our most important requirement, that the animals were happy and healthy on our return. We didn't get the impression that Elena and Alexander were especially taken with Puglia as a region, or our rustic way of living, but they stuck at it, without complaint, even though our housesitting assignment is definitely not easy. We wish them all the best for the future.
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About Elena & Alexander
We're a couple from Russia in the early 30’s living in Italy and after graduation with our second Masters from the Bologna University we chose to live near lake Como. Elena is journalist and PR professional who worked mainly for the British, German and Russian companies and now is working distantly. Alexander is a marketing specialist who is now responsible for all marketing activities of an educational platform with courses in PR, branding and storytelling. Both our CVs can be sent upon the request.
We used to travel a lot but now want to slow down and to experience more the ways other people live, to interact with them and to be helpful. Although it is said in our profile that we are interested mainly in Italy, we wouldn’t mind doing assignments in other countries from time to time as you never know where you can find a friend, a business partner or, simply, a nice experience to a......
We're a couple from Russia in the early 30’s living in Italy and after graduation with our second Masters from the Bologna University we chose to live near lake Como. Elena is journalist and PR professional who worked mainly for the British, German and Russian companies and now is working distantly. Alexander is a marketing specialist who is now responsible for all marketing activities of an educational platform with courses in PR, branding and storytelling. Both our CVs can be sent upon the request.
We used to travel a lot but now want to slow down and to experience more the ways other people live, to interact with them and to be helpful. Although it is said in our profile that we are interested mainly in Italy, we wouldn’t mind doing assignments in other countries from time to time as you never know where you can find a friend, a business partner or, simply, a nice experience to a mutual profit.
Why we want to house sit
We think house sitting is a perfect way to slow down, to get a break, to get to know other people and to be helpful. Both our professions assume dealing well with people and new situations – and we both are good at it, whether it comes to solving problems or finding a common ground with neighbors.
We have a particular interest in Italy because we’re considering buying a property here and want to see and to feel different areas before making such an important decision. We are keen to learn Italian to a good level (and already are making progress) and to experience Italian way of life in all settings: mountains, seaside, rural villages and ancient cities. We really want to feel the country and to be integrated sooner and smoothly:).
This is true not only regarding Italy but other countries in Europe as well. You never know when and where you will fall in love with a place where you decide to have a house.
Our experience
We have our own country house in Moscow suburbs and know what it is like to take care of a house and a garden. Now, our parents live in there and we are free and will certainly enjoy looking after your house. Despite all stereotypes about brain workers, we are no slouch at hand work: I enjoy keeping a house tidy and Alex is also good at different household related tasks. We are responsible and are conscious of the required to maintain a property.
We also love pets and would be glad to keep an eye on them. Back home we have a dog and 3 cats with one of them called Great Mother who used to bring kittens every summer (all in safe hands). We also can consider taking care of domestic animals, although we don’t have much experience with them, we are willing to learn and to follow your instructions. We like to interchange headwork with keeping our hands busy (cooking, gardening, pet care, fixing something).
We both are experienced car drivers and bicycle riders. Non-smokers. We speak English, Russian and Italian. We will be happy to meet you and to make friends! Will be glad to hear from you to discuss your requirements. With regards, Elena and Alex
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House & pet sitting timeline
Elena and Alexander have done 7 house sits since 2015
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BriançonFranceOct - Nov 2018 -
La SalleItalyJun - Jul 2018 -
OstuniItalySep - Oct 2017 -
IrákleionGreeceJun - Jul 2017 -
ViennaAustriaDec 2016 - Jan 2017 -
SudburyUnited KingdomJan 2016 -
DiksmuideBelgiumJan 2016
