Russia

"Nadia is an amazing person. I don't know how she found the time for all of us, but she did. She took us on errands outside of our planned field trips, and was always there to talk to us. She helped me on numerous occasions, really going above and beyond."

Yvette Lopez, Russia Volunteer

In-Country Staff in Russia

CCS Russia Staff Local CCS staff in Yaroslavl will welcome you to the community, make you feel at home, and help you better understand Russian culture. They will help facilitate your volunteer experience and are always available to answer any questions that may arise. CCS staff is always from the region where we operate—they provide a local perspective, help you learn the local language, and guide you in what to do in your free time.

All of our in-country staff members are warm, loving people who will make sure you are well cared for. Each CCS program site has a Country Director or Program Director and a full staff to take care of all programming, administrative, and logistical needs, as well as housekeepers, drivers, house guards, and cooks. Because the staff office is typically located at the CCS Home-Base, a helping hand is never far. Learn more about our Russia staff below.

Country Director: Nadia Savelieva Nadia Savelieva, Russia Country Director
Nadia Savelieva was born and raised in Yaroslavl, Russia. With a background in teaching and interpreting, Nadia has extensive experience in receiving international visitors and helping integrate them into local organizations. Her warmth and excitement make her a fantastic director for the CCS program in Russia. Nadia is also a wonderful cook and has a beautiful daughter named Liza.

Senior Translators: Dasha Pugachova and Olga Tichonova
Dasha and Olga translate for volunteers at work placements, order food for the volunteers at the hotel, teach Russian, meet the volunteers at the airport, prepare orientation packets for the volunteers. Dasha volunteered in CCS-Bangkok and loves Thai food and Olga has a beautiful daughter named Nastya who is a little ballerina!

Translators: Katya Toropova and Asya Voronina
Katya and Asya translate for the volunteers at the work placements and travel to Moscow to see the volunteers off. Katya is an English teacher and now works with us full-time as a translator. Asya is a recent and great addition to the CCS staff.

Accountant: Olga Karulina
Olga keeps and maintains all the accounting books and legal papers for the staff. She also loves going to her dacha (country house).

Transportation: Nicholai Krooglikov and Vladimir Egorov
Nicholai and Vladimir are in charge of safely transporting volunteer to and from your volunteer placement and the airport. Nicholai is a wonderful father figure for the volunteers and loves apples. Vladimir has a great sense of humor and loves working with the volunteers.

CCS offers the following programs in Yaroslavl, Russia:
Volunteer Abroad -- 2 to 11 weeks | Click for Start Dates
Intern Abroad -- 3 to 11 weeks | Click for Start Dates
Insight Abroad -- 1 week | Click for Start Dates

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Read stories and testimonials of participants who have volunteered in Russia or watch one of our videos on volunteering abroad.