Dear Svetlana,
Once again, thank you for a wonderful visit Aksu Zhabagly. We will always remember our time spent there.
Shella Ballen
14 September 2005

Dear Svetlana,
Thank you so much for taking our Kazakh mattress with you to Almaty. It will always remind us of or trip. Good luck and success with the Natural Reserve Park.
Astrid and Lars. 21 October 2005

Dear Vladimir,
Thank you for taking care of us in the mountains and for your patience. We appreciate you taking the time to bring us to the mountains. We had so much fun and you helped us learn Russian too. Thank you very much for everything. We miss you.
PJ from USA,
22 August 1994

Dear Volodia,
I miss Жабаглы, and think of you and Kazakhstan often. Thank you for the opportunity this summer. Kari, MN, USA, 1994

Again, thank you very much for the hospitality we experienced while visiting the Chokpak Ornithological Station, guided by Svetlana Baskakova.

I wish you and your staff highly successful weeks at the station.
Jules Tolboom
The Netherlands,October, 3, 2016

Dear Svetlana,
I want to thank you once more for very special trip and excellent arrangements that so well adjusted to short notice changes like my wish to go to Talgar that came true! It was really interesting and made me almost forget my stomach not so pleased that morning. Juha Solantie from Finland, 17th of October, 2016

To Svetlana&Vladimir with best wishes for the wonderful work you do! Jim Glendining. June, 24, 2004

To Svetlana and her wonderful family. Many thanks for amazing experience to see Petrogliphs and for making my birthsday so special. I came from Glastonbury, Wells from UK – it is beautiful but eclipsed by Jabagly. Looking forward to the next adventure. Gareth Stamp, 1st of July 2014.

Thanks Svetlana for your sympathetic manners the week we spent in Kazakhstan and Kirgisia. Pirkko Marjatta Åkerblom, Finland, October, 2013

20 November 2016

Dear Svetlana,

I should have written earlier, but sadly school has been very busy since we returned. I have enjoyed a few cups of Svetlana tea since we got back and although it does not taste quite the same as it did in the fresh air of Aksu Zabagly it certainly brightens up a weekend in Astana.

I hope this finds you well and I really hope to be able to return in the spring! Thank you - slightly belatedly! The Svetlana tea has been lovely.

Very best wishes,

Alison (Archer) (Haileybury Astana School)

Dear Svetlana & Vladimir, Thank you and your family for feeling at home! Thanks also for finding our cyclingrate to Aktau. The new rate makes us happy! Keep on doing what you are doing with your nice family. When one of you comes to Holland please be our quest. Big hug. Brecht & Jolanda

Dear Svetlana,

Thank you SO much for this, and in general for making our experience in Jabagly so fantastic. We really enjoyed our two days exploring the region and discovering the fantastic flora and fauna. I really appreciated how much to time you took to explain everything.

I wish you all the very best for your project of documenting all of the plants in the area.

Take care,

Brenda

Thank you very much Svetlana for your hospitality and generosity! I had a very nice time with you and your family. You are welcome in France, anytime! Amandine

Svetlana!! Finally writing this for you. She's got such a lovely family and
I had a great experience in Aksu-Zhabagly in South Kazakhstan. Was planning
on staying 2 days, but it became 4... hehe! I didn't see her much but her
kids and husband are great! We went hiking, horse-riding and played
together. I miss you guys. Take care and quickly come to Singapore! :>

Svetlana's is a five star experience you will never forget, and the location is just at the doorstep of the national reserve. Svetlana is the local guide who knows every single square meter of the area and can give you invaluable information about it. Everything is just perfect there! Thank you and your family