I was born in Russia, grew up in the UK and spent a year living in Ukraine as part of my university studies. In 2017 I moved to London and I'm loving life there, but I want to dedicate 2018 to getting out and seeing more of the world.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to visit lots of different places over the next few years and would love to meet some locals along the way. I think couchsurfing presents a great opportunity to do that.

Interests

I like to think my interests are pretty balanced between indoors and outdoors. Going on road trips with friends is one of my favourite things, especially if camping and/or surfing is involved. I can't drive (yet) so I'm usually the one putting together a playlist for the car and keeping the driver entertained.

I love live music in almost all its forms. www.last.fm/user/blaggs will give you a good overview of my musical preferences if you're interested!

I actively follow Leyton Orient and Shinnik Yaroslavl football clubs and occasionally play football for fun with friends.

I used to play drums in a band at school, and I sometimes fiddle with my guitar, but I still can't really play anything - I'm much better at appreciating music than creating it.

When I don't have enough money to travel, go to shows or go out with friends, I tend to play video games and read books. My favourite genres are fantasy, dystopian and post-apocalyptic. Most of the books I actually own were written by Aldous Huxley and Terry Pratchett.

• music festivals
• festivals
• beer
• music
• live music
• punk music
• rock music
• metal music
• travel
• football
• whisky
• ale

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Finland, France, Hungary, Iceland, Norway, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Russian Federation, Ukraine