Among the real  values we acquire in life the one is trust.  Living in the country notoriousely famous for being unstable and unpredictable I am happy when I come across people/companies who never let you down.

Please see my TRUSTED list:

www.greatbaikaltrail.org/index_en.htm -  environmental organization  Great Baikal Trail on the Lake Baikal. Enrolls volunteers.

http://baikal-adventure.com - tours around Baikal area

www.baikalsurf.ru      accommodation in Irkutsk for groups of travellers. Cheap, wide range of services, always caring for your needs.

www.hostelbookers.com - budget accommodation all over the world

www.hostelworld.com - budget accommodation all over the world

www.idretour.com  Idre's Guesthouse : accommodation in Ulan Baatror and  tours in Mongolia. Cheap, very friendly.

www.zayahostel.com  Zaya Hostel in UlanBaator. Variety of accommodation options(dorms or separate rooms), very efficient, good service, reasonable prices

http://www.uude.info/ENG/homestay.html   homestays in Ulan-Ude run by my friend Natalia

www.olkhon.info  Nikita's homestead on Olkhon Island , the Lake Baikal

www.baikaler.com LonelyPlanet recognized Hostel in Irkutsk

www.krugobaikalka.ru  CircumBaikal Trip (in Russian only)

www.earthcubed.com - a small company with "adventure rather than destinations" approach to travelling. I met the founder of the company  Greg Michaels in Irkutsk.He is an experienced traveller and a passionate guide.

michietaylor@gmail.com   - my American friend Michie Taylor (Japanese by origin) arranges unique small-group trips to Japan. For travelers with zest for no-make-up experiences and like nothing else offered by official travel agents! Contact her by e-mail michietaylor@gmail.com or by Skype : Michie Taylor. See more here: www.helenpot.com/page/15.html