CURRENT MISSION

Afoot and light-hearted, I take to the open road...

ABOUT ME

I am a translator and teacher. Currently working as a journalist at the local news agency; translating a book for kids; reading everything readable. I am truly mad about Orienteering, Chess, Reading, Yoga, and Hitch-hiking.

PHILOSOPHY

Howl the eternal YES! (via Chris In The Morning, Alaskan radio DJ)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Just joined the community but I would be more than happy to make or help someone feel comfortable in Siberia.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Japanese 60-year-old biker was heading for Spain via Russia thus enjoying all Siberian trappings our land could provide. He was robbed on the road, that is. My family gave him shelter for some days so the police could settle all the issues concerned. We had much fun together while he was staying even though the circumstances were not that exciting at all. He safely reached his Spanish friends and now we are sending letters and postacards to e/o.

Interests

Chess, orienteering

• books
• coffee
• yoga
• news
• chess
• reading
• hiking
• teaching
• emergency services
• journalism
• languages
• hitchhiking

Music, Movies, and Books

Raised on Rock.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

To see my students become better than me is really amazing.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can share the sacred knowledge of navigational skills using a map and compass; I am a good chess opponent; Coffee maniac

Countries I’ve Visited

China, Ukraine

Countries I’ve Lived In

Russian Federation