Hello! My name is Polina. I am from Far East of Russia, from Kamchatka Peninsula. I grew up in a wild area with volcanoes, hot springs, mountains and ocean. That's why I prefer outdoor activities, snowboarding, hiking. My greatest passion is traveling. For 3 years I have been leaving in Moscow. I am a 3rd year student from the Faculty of History in Moscow Pedagogical State University (MSPU). My biggest dream is to become a teacher. I've been working with children since I was sixteen. I am sure that it is my destiny.
Nowadays I am a participant of a cultural exchange program (YEAR program) for Russian students. It is a reason why I am in the United States. I have a fascinating opportunity to explore American education system in NorthWest College (Powell, WY). Looking forward to bring back new teaching methods, ideas, and knowledge! I also have a demand to share my experience and thoughts, Russian culture and history with American people because the interchange is indispensable for modern society. Only through communication people can avoid misunderstandings.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

In my opinion, the best way to explore a new place is to communicate with locals. Moreover, traveling helps to cope with loneliness. In fact, it was my motivation to learn English. It is beautiful to understand that you can find a friend or companion in any part of the planet.I am convinced that despite cross-cultural and ideological differences, there is something that unites every person on the planet. These are our feelings, our empathy, the questions we ask to ourselves and the answers we searching for throughout our lives.

I chose Couchsurfing for a cultural exchange and for the best stories from the trips!

Interests

• literature
• dancing
• psychology
• art
• travelling
• cinematography
• snowboard

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
I love all genres! Especially rock and rap (Mac Miller, Joji, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Blink 182, AC/DC, Queen, Pink Floyd, Oxxymiron, Noize MC, Limp Bizkit, Depeche Mode etc)

Movies:
8/12, Good Will Hunting, Breakfast Club, Point Break, Chasing Mavericks, Devil's Advocate, Dirty Dancing, The Intouchables (1+1).

Books:
The Master and Margarita, by Mikhail Bulgakov
A Monster Calls by Jim Kay
War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was sleeping in the mouth of a volcano

Teach, Learn, Share

English, Spanish. Cultural differences, new places to visit.

What I Can Share with Hosts

_ I can talk about dancing, education, and languages( Russian culture and music)
_ I'm a really huge fun of outdoors activities, so if you're planning to do something, count me in!
_ I can accompany you to any event! I'm good at being with children, so if there is a family gathering, I'd be happy to join

Can't wait to share stories from my trips :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Armenia, Georgia, Germany, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Russian Federation, Turkey, Ukraine, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Russian Federation, United States