One guide for a group during hiking days and one guide for every 3 clients on the summit days. Starting point of a Standard tour is Moscow airport right upon your arrival in Russia. Accommodation and transfers in Moscow are included. A tour ends at Moscow airport before you go through customs to fly home. I've never been in the mountains , but I would like to try.
Any healthy person can go.
People from 14 to 80 climbed Elbrus successfully. No need of special training. However ordinary good shape raises you chance to reach the summit. Long-distance race is the most useful training. Ask your physician about diseases restrictions.