Name: Tashtanbek Turdumambetov
How long have you worked in tourism?
About 14 years
How long have your worked at EcoTrek?
Since foundation of EcoTrek, 13 years
Education:
Ecology
Language abilities:
Kyrgyz & Russian: fluent
Where are you from?
Karakol, Kyrgyzstan
What are your responsibilities at EcoTrek?
I do everything J
What do you like most about your job?
Tourism gives me the opportunity to learn more about my country, I visit amazing nature and historical sites of our country.I enjoy meeting people from different countries and communicate with them. There is no daily 
routine in our work; I have the opportunity to combine business with pleasure. We are connected with our wildlife, conducting multi-day hikes away from civilization.
I do not have the opportunity to visit the whole world, but the whole world comes to us!
What do you do in your spare time?
I like to spend my time with my family and friends.
What would be your first thought if you get lost in the mountains?
Look for an approximate guideline.
Your advice to tourist:
Visit other wonderful places in Kyrgyzstan
List any 3 golden rules of behavior in the mountains? (Without hesitation)
- Follow safety rules.
- be ready always to help.
- Treat well the nature