Hello! My name is Alyona. I really love a good company and travelings. I'm an exchange student of the Saimaa University in Finland for 4 months. But I live and study at the St. Petersburg State Academy of Art and Design named after A. L. Stieglitz in Russia. I learn Fine Arts, History and Theory of Art. I have a broad field of interests, especially in the art sphere.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like travelling. It is very exciting to meet new people and spend time together. I like to walk and explore sights, new places abroad, meet people, converse. I think it is very important to talk to each other, get to know another culture and make friendships!

Interests

• animals
• books
• swimming
• art
• films
• nature
• conversations
• national food
• city sightseeing

Music, Movies, and Books

I like very different kinds of music. From Classic to Metallic :) My favourite groups are Imadine Dragons, Pentatonix, The xx, Coldplay, Interpol, VLNY, System of a Down...
I prefer to watch or read Detective stories, Thrillers, Novels, Autobiography, Fairy tales. I have a lot of favourite films and books. There is the list of the most impressive things.
Books: "East" by Edith Pattou, "Three Comrades" and "Arch of Triumph" by Erich Maria Remarque, all books by Boris Akunin, by Annika Thor, by Jane Austen and some Russian poetry.
Films: "The Grand Budapest Hotel", "Moonrise Kingdom", "The Royal Tenenbaums", "Fantastic Mr. Fox" by Wes Anderson, "Inglourious Basterds" by Quentin Tarantino, serial "Lie to me", old Disney and Pixar cartoons.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have found my happiness.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm last year student of the BA program «Theory and History of Art». I have a broad range of interests but most of all I like art.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I like to talk about culture, films, books, paintings, People's state of mind for long hours. Also I like cooking and make handmade things or walk a lot and find new places.

Countries I’ve Visited

Finland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Finland, Russian Federation