Tatiana and Sergey were very helpful hosts, living just across the corridor from the apartment.
The apartment is large and spacious, more so than the pictures suggested so we were pleasantly surprised when we arrived. The location is excellent, within easy walking distance of the Metro and many of the sights in the old town. The apartment was just off the main street so at night it was quite even though it was so close to the centre.
Our two children enjoyed staying in the second bedroom which has a mezzanine floor with the beds on above the bathroom. Although the ceiling up there is low it is a great space for children who are old enough to be sensible on the stairs. This also allowed us some time to ourselves in the evening where we could listen to music without disturbing them.